All systems go for B10 biodiesel; shoring up CPO prices, reducing stock seen

Green fuel: Malaysias B10 biodiesel, a blend of 10 palm methyl ester and 90 diesel, is set to be introduced nationwide this Q4. – Pic courtesy of Malaysian Palm Oil Council

KUALA LUMPUR: After hitting several speed bumps on the road to realisation, the country’s stalled B10 biodiesel mandate for the transport sector is poised to take-off in the final quarter of this year, say industry observers.

Initially slated for implementation in June, the higher B10 blend which combines 10% palm methyl ester with 90% fossil fuel diesel is a migration from the current B7 programme for nationwide coverage.