Malaysian deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that the government has decided that B15 biodiesel will be produced by 19 licensed plants from June 1, 2026, Bernama reports.
Production will be introduced in stages, beginning with B15 before progressing to B20, with the potential to reach B50 within the next two to three years. “This phased approach is intended to ensure that crude palm oil prices do not place pressure on biodiesel production costs,” said Zahid, who is also rural and regional development minister.
Malaysia currently has 19 biodiesel production plants based on rubber waste, with a combined monthly capacity of about 1.5 million litres, according to The Star.
Will the ‘premium’ B7 blend stay as is or will it have its biofuel content increased? For the week beginning April 30, Euro 5 B10 and Euro 5 B7 diesel are respectively priced at RM5.12 and RM5.32 a litre.
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Wow – I think PH Gomen should solve education first, cos this wasn’t a smart comment. Eat some meds if you’re sick and tired. Open your eyes on whats going on around the world.
You’re too sick & too tired to realise that the increase in the biodiesel content reduces the required amount of the now more costly crude oil to produce the same amount of diesel fuel.
any risk of damage to pickup truck engines?
Euro trucks wouldn’t have much problems. Korean diesel engines might struggle a bit since they’re designed to tolerate B7 fuels. Ford Ranger 2.2l or later can tolerate up to B20. Not sure with Hilux and other Japanese pickups though.
Common rails, fuel filter, and fuel pump will be affected significantly from bio contents. We have to wait any official statements from manufacturers, if any.
does not do any help if the price is higher than the normal black nozzle. i surely will not use it
come to borderland, you will see every petrol station boss are part of a syndicate, all kaya raya
how do you know that someone is a petrol station boss ? do they go around wearing a name tag written “petrol station boss” ?
He knows them bcoz he’s the one who recruited them into his syndicate