Biofuel policy of Malaysia explained
The biofuel policy of Malaysia is documented in Malaysia's National Biofuel Policy document.[1]
Partnerships
Yanmar, a Japan-based global manufacturer of diesel engines planned to build a research facility in Malaysia to conduct research on the development of palm oil biodiesel. It plans to develop and test biodiesel for the industrial diesels it develops for its machines and generators. The research facility will be set up in Kota Kinabalu.[2]
Introduction of biodiesel blends in petrol stations in Malaysia
In 2014, after many delays Malaysia began the introduction in the sale of B5 biodiesel in most petrol stations around the country.[3] [4] This would be eventually replaced by B7 in late 2015.[5] [6]
Notes and References
- Web site: Archived copy . 2015-09-30 . 2015-10-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151001041922/http://iet.jrc.ec.europa.eu/remea/sites/remea/files/files/documents/events/%3Cem%3EEdit%20Event%3C/em%3E%20Direct%20and%20indirect%20impact%20of%20biofuel%20policies%20on%20tropical%20deforestation%20in%20Malaysia/ghg_palm_oil.pdf . live .
- Web site: MALAYSIA: Japan's Yanmar to set up biodiesel R&D hub in Sabah . EnergyAsia . 2007-05-11 . 2022-02-22 . 2015-10-01 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151001122800/http://energyasia.com/energyasia-news/malaysia-japan-s-yanmar-to-set-up-biodiesel-r-d-hub-in-sabah/ . live .
- News: Malaysia Delays Full Implementation of B5 Biodiesel Mandate . Ranjeetha . Pakiam . 6 August 2014 . Bloomberg . 2022-02-22 . 2021-06-09 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210609010809/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2014-08-06/malaysia-says-full-implementation-of-biodiesel-mandate-delayed . live .
- Web site: Palm oil biodiesel programme to cover all of Malaysia by July The Star. 2015-09-30. 2015-10-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001161302/http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2014/04/26/B5-goes-nationwide/?style=biz. live.
- Web site: B10 biodiesel programme to be implemented nationwide starting october. 9 June 2015. 2015-09-30. 2015-09-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20150930035619/http://www.theborneopost.com/2015/06/09/b10-biodiesel-programme-to-be-implemented-nationwide-starting-october/. live.
- Web site: Malaysia to implement B10 biodiesel mandate by October The Star. 2015-09-30. 2015-10-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20151001153701/http://www.thestar.com.my/Business/Business-News/2015/06/08/Malaysia-to-implement-B10-biodiesel-mandate-by-October/?style=biz. live.