Linseed oil hardener in putty, and in the manufacture of linoleum. Linseed oil use has declined over the past several decades with increased availability of synthetic alkyd resins—which function similarly but resist yellowing. Linseed oil is an edible oil in demand as a nutritional supplement, as a source of α-Linolenic acid, (an omega-3 fatty acid). In parts of Europe, it is traditionally eaten with potatoes and quark. It is regarded as a delicacy due to its hearty taste, that enhances the flavour of quark, which is otherwise bland. Linseed oil is a triglyceride, like other fats. Linseed oil is distinctive for its
Unimar Marmara Ereğlisi Power Plant The plant is owned by the Turkish private power producer Uni-Mar Co., which is co-owned by the Japanese Marubeni and the Belgian Unit International. The British energy company National Power is in charge of operation of the power plant. The plant features advanced combined cycle technology with two 160-MW gas turbines and one steam turbine. Natural gas fired in the power plant is obtained from the state-owned crude oil and natural gas pipelines and trading company BOTAŞ Petroleum Pipeline Corporation (BOTAS), which operates the neighboring LNG storage facility. Generated electrical energy is sold to the state-owned electric utility TETAŞ. Unimar