ECHEM to Use Rice Straw in Ethanol Production
May 27, 2015http://www.dailynewsegypt.com/2015/05/25/echem-to-use-rice-straw-in-ethanol-production/
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The Egyptian Petrochemicals Holding Company (ECHEM) is looking to use rice straw in producing ethanol, according to company head Tarek Galal. He said the time of implementation depends on the prices of rice obtained from farmers and the speed of feasibility studies.
Rice straw will be used to produce ethanol, which will be used to produce electricity. However, the percentage of traditional energy that will be replaced by ethanol was not specified.
"Another challenge facing the implementation of the project is the availability of rice straw," Galal stressed.
ECHEM is currently negotiating with the Ministry of Agriculture to coordinate with farmers to supply the rice straw. The project will help the government achieve its goal of producing 20% of energy through new and renewable ways by 2020.
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