Malaysia expands use of palm biodiesel

airport ground vehicles. While Malaysia is enforcing the B10 mandate nationwide, the higher B20 blend is already in place in some regions, BioFuels reports. “If this pilot project is successful, we will expand it to other sectors,” Johari said, noting that it is part of Malaysia’s long-term commitment to achieving its net-zero emissions target, although he did not specify a timeline for the project’s rollout. Malaysian Palm Oil Council Chairman Mohamad Helmy Othman Basha added that similar biodiesel trials are being conducted at key ports including North Port Klang, Tanjung Pelepas, Johor Port and Kuching Port. According to Helmy, palm biodiesel not only reduces dependence on fossil fuels, but also improves the lot of smallholder farmers and local communities involved in the palm oil sector. “This shows that sustainable development and economic growth can progress together, benefiting both people and the environment,” he said at the launch ceremony. In comparison, Indonesia, the ...