In light of the global energy shortage, coupled with the rising interest in eco-friendly and renewable fuel resources, our company explored a number of opportunities in the regenerative and renewable resources sector. We believe that raw materials for biodiesel development should be commercially viable, environmentally friendly to produce, and socially acceptable; therefore, biofuel feedstocks should not be derived from human or animal food sources, and should not be cultivated at the expense of deforestation or on land that could otherwise be used for growing food crops.

Through extensive research and investment, we have identified Jatropha curcas as the most suitable raw material for biodiesel. In 2007 our company established important foundations for its Jatropha-based bio-energy businesses in Hainan and Laos.

Energy is and will always be one of the prime concerns for the well-being of human society. In recent years the world has become uneasy over concerns of rapidly depleting fossil fuels and a lack of widely deployable and economical alternative energy solutions. Worries over diminishing oil reserves have boosted the oil price significantly and placed considerable burden on developing economies.

Concurrently, concerns over global warming and greenhouse gas emissions have fueled public and private sector interest in ‘green’ energy. Responding to this dire situation, many governments are strongly committed to developing clean and renewable energy sources, especially petroleum replacements.