Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa

Sebonkile Cynthia Thaba; Charles Mbohwa

doi:10.1109/IEOM.2015.7093714

Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa

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Abstract

The interest in renewable resources has seen a focus on the production of biodiesel in South Africa as an alternative source of energy. While this sector show huge potential for economic growth, employment creation and the production of alternative energy, the sector is faced with many challenges. Looking at the case study of the Western Cape biodiesel plants, the paper discusses challenges faced by the few emerging biodiesel producers. The paper further highlights the positive impact of biodiesel production even at such small scale. The paper argues that biodiesel production offers huge opportunities for the South African economy, suggesting that government should consider supporting local players in the sector to expand their businesses and to expand opportunities for economic growth.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)	9781479960651
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1109/IEOM.2015.7093714
Publication status	Published - 23 Apr 2015
Event	5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2015 - Dubai, United Arab Emirates Duration: 3 Mar 2015 → 5 Mar 2015

Publication series

Name	IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding

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Conference	5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2015
Country/Territory	United Arab Emirates
City	Dubai
Period	3/03/15 → 5/03/15

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth

Keywords

Renuwable resources
Small scale biodiesel production
South African economy
unemployment
used vegetable oil

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Management Science and Operations Research

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Thaba, S. C., & Mbohwa, C. (2015). Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa. In IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding Article 7093714 (IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding). Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEOM.2015.7093714

Thaba, Sebonkile Cynthia ; Mbohwa, Charles. / Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa. IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. (IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding).

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Thaba, SC & Mbohwa, C 2015, Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa. in IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding., 7093714, IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, IEOM 2015, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 3/03/15. https://doi.org/10.1109/IEOM.2015.7093714

Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa. / Thaba, Sebonkile Cynthia ; Mbohwa, Charles.
IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2015. 7093714 (IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding).

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Thaba SC , Mbohwa C. Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa. In IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding. Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. 2015. 7093714. (IEOM 2015 - 5th International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, Proceeding). doi: 10.1109/IEOM.2015.7093714

Challenges hindering development of small scale of biodiesel Production in South Africa

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