Starting October 1, 2015 in South Africa biofuel must comprise at least 5% of diesel and 2%-10% of gasoline. In order to reach the minimum 2% rate – at 1 ton of sorghum producing approximately 400 liters of bioethanol, the country will need an additional volume of 620,000 metric tons of sorghum for a total output of 771,000 metric tons. Corn has been excluded as a possible bioethanol feedstock in order to ensure food security for the country. For biodiesel soybean, sunflower seed, and canola will be used leaving sorghum to supply the country with its needed supply of bioethanol.
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