Russian-owned refinery Lukoil Neftochim Burgas in Bulgaria has started producing a 2-percent blend of biodiesel, according to Biofuels International.
Bulgaria law requires that diesel be blended with 2-percent biofuels.
Bulgaria's Economy, Energy and Tourism Ministry said that in 2009 the nation manufactured 18,456 tons of biodiesel.
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