Friday 29 Mar 2024
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KUALA LUMPUR (Nov 3): Putrajaya has decided to progressively roll out B10 and B7 biodiesel blends for the transport and industrial sectors respectively starting Dec 1 this year.

A source told theedgemarkets.com the B10 biodiesel mandate for transport sector will be implemented in Johor state by Dec 1.

The B7 blend for industrial use will be enforced throughout the country on the same day as well, said the source.

The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities had earlier said it would roll out the programme in June this year.

The biodiesel programme was initiated towards reducing dependence on petroleum diesel but the implementation has been delayed.

This was due to the ministry receiving an appeal from Malaysia Automotive Institute saying there was inadequate data that B10 biodiesel was compliant with the specifications of all the carmakers that are invested in Malaysia's Energy Efficient Vehicle programme.

The B10 biodiesel blend is a mixture of 10% palm methyl ester with 90% petroleum diesel, while B7 is a blend of 7% palm methyl ester with 93% petroleum diesel.

A higher biodiesel mandate would increase demand for palm oil, which is used as a component of biodiesel.

The full implementation of the B10 programme would consume 750,000 tonnes of oil palm a year, MPIC was reportedly said.

 

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