Table 3
Characteristics of case study supply chain elements.
| Network element | Current | Potential | Number on the network |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil field | ✓ | 44 | |
| Crude oil storage center | ✓ | 16 | |
| Export terminal | ✓ | 11 | |
| Distillation unit | ✓ | 9 | |
| Refinery production unit | ✓ | 9 | |
| Upgrading unit in gas-oil supply chain | ✓ | 9 | |
| Gas-oil and biodiesel storage center | ✓ | 9 | |
| Jatropha harvesting center | ✓ | 10 | |
| Jatropha collection center | ✓ | 10 | |
| Pre-processing unit | ✓ | 10 | |
| Upgrading unit in biodiesel supply chain | ✓ | 6 | |
| Bio-refinery | ✓ | 6 | |
| Distribution center | ✓ | 37 | |
| Local customer | ✓ | 31 | |
| Industry | ✓ | 43 |