Abstract:
purpose of the study is to conduct a systematic analysis of global processes of biodiesel
production and to establish priority areas of biodiesel production in Ukraine based on the
calculation of economic efficiency of production from different raw materials to ensure energy
independence of the agro-industrial sector. The article highlights the historical processes,
current trends and prospects for the production and consumption of biodiesel in the world.
Modern approaches to the formation, development and support of biodiesel production in the
European Union are outlined. The following methods as well as techniques have been used
during the research: economic-historical and analytical generalizations; monographic;
graphic; statistical analysis; prognostication; abstract-logical. Statistical results have been
processed on a personal computer using special Windowsxp applications: Word, Excel 7.0 and
the system "STATISTICA". The economic efficiency of biodiesel production in Ukraine from
different types of raw materials (rapeseed, sunflower, soybean) is considered. Modern approaches to efficient biodiesel production in Ukraine and perspective directions of formation
of raw material base for increase of biodiesel production are offered.
