Substantial improvement of modern biodiesel extraction technology from lipid-soap residue of vegetable oil production and design of experimental equipment ensuring its operation

Ltd. “Bio-Venta” on 02.10.2023. has started the implementation of the research project “Significant improvement of modern biodiesel production technologies available to Ltd. “Bio-Venta” from lipid-soap residue of vegetable oil production and design of experimental equipment ensuring the operation of the technology”, Project No. 5.1.1.2.i.0/1/22/A/CFLA/005.

02.01.2025.

In the period from 02.07.2024. to 02.01.2025. Ltd. “Bio-Venta” in cooperation with the RTU team of the scientific institution carried out the development of methods for the extraction and esterification stages.

The development of the 4th stage - the transesterification method, has been initiated, which is planned to be completed on 31.03.2025.

The project is implemented within the framework of the Latvian Recovery and Resilience Mechanism Plan 5.1.r. reform and investment direction "Increasing productivity through increasing investment in R&D" 5.1.1.r. reform "Innovation management and motivation of private R&D investments" 5.1.1.2.i. investment "Support instrument for the development of innovation clusters" operational program.

Total project costs: 314,040.04 EUR, planned support 176,501.09 EUR. The project implementation period is 24 months from 02.10.2023 to 30.09.2025.