Overview

The Company
Global Ag Biodiesel is a pioneer in Western Bahia, bringing to Luis Eduardo Magalhães the first Biodiesel and Crush plant within the region. Having an innovative industrial process, with an in an integrated logistical marketing model, Global Ag Biodiesel will be a strong an industry leader in Western Bahia.

Strategy
Global Ag Biodiesel intends to implement the following strategies, focusing its strong points and the exploitation of the potential of the biodiesel market.

Develop logistic efficiency
Global Ag Biodiesel will use an efficient integrated logistical model with trucking companies to assure competitive pricing. The company will look to reduce outsourcing of freight when moving products and by-products.

Moreover, the location of Global Ag Biodiesel allows prime access channels to agricultural inputs for the production of biodiesel.

Exporting Biodiesel
The domestic market presently offers a lucrative position for marketing biodiesel. However, if market conditions should change such as a depreciation of the Real, exporting will be a more attractive and viable option. In addition, ease of exportation is increased because of the close proximity of the ports in Salvador.

Currently, the European Union is the primary consuming and producing market of Biodiesel. According to Oil World, the European Union will have an estimated capacity to produce approximately 10 million m³ of biodiesel by 2010, compared to a projected demand of 13.3 million m³ consequently, leaving a need to import biodiesel from other countries. More overly, the species in which the oil was extracted, standard of production, and quality biodiesel produced by Global Ag biodiesel will adhere to the standards and regulations imposed by the European Union allowing for export when the opportunity arises.

Environmental Consideration
In addition to producing renewable fuel that contribute to the reduction of emitted pollutants, Global Ag Biodiesel will also be taking steps to promote the preservation of the environment and its natural resources. Both building companies have ISO 14001 Environmental Certification. By producing a renewable resource Global Ag Biodiesel will have access to the carbon credits market of the Kyoto Protocol in which Brazil is also a signatory.