Biodiesel production unit using aquatic (marine) microalgae oils
Project description
This project involves extracting oil from cultivated aquatic microalgae. The oil will then be transformed into biodiesel through a transesterification reaction.
Marine microalgae can produce oils with varying yields, often between 30% and 60% of the dry weight of the algae.
Microalgae-based biodiesel is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels, with the added benefit of using renewable and sustainable resources. The project aims to create a complete production chain, from microalgae cultivation to final processing into biodiesel.
Capacity: 500 to 5000 m³/year of ready-to-use biodiesel
Business sector
Chemical industry
Buildings / Land
Land area: 5,000 to 10,000 m²
Buildings: 2,000 to 4,000 m²
Investment amount
20-50 Million DHS
Revenue
3.5 – 50 Million DHS
Gross Margin
20 – 30%
Number of jobs
50-100 direct jobs
Key investment advantages
Subsidies
Industrial Development and Investment Fund (FDI)
ISTITMAR program for SMEs or very small businesses, depending on turnover
Investment Charter Main Mechanism
Training assistance
"IDMAJ" Program« "TAEHIL" Program«
The market and the clientele
Walk : (Local: 80% / Export: 20%)
Target clientele
The biodiesel market, transport companies, and renewable energy producers.
Biodegradable fuels are booming globally, and the Tunisian market will follow the same trend.