Malaysia is set to implement the B7 biodiesel programme for the subsidised sector next month – this will replace the current B5 biodiesel. The programme is set to begin in the Peninsular, with East Malaysia to follow on in December, according to Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Douglas Uggah Embas.
A projected saving of 667.6 million litres of diesel is expected as a result of increased biodiesel consumption – 575,000 tonnes of it, to be exact. The blend consists of a ratio measuring 7% palm biodiesel and 93% petroleum diesel. No changes to the price, which stays at RM2.20 per litre.
The move was approved on October 17, with several petroleum firms, the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) and other relevant parties being involved in discussions with the government leading up to the implementation.
“Based on the consultations, there are no significant issues involved in implementation of the B7 programme,” Douglas told Bernama. The move aims to place the nation on par with neighbouring countries like Thailand and Indonesia, which already sells B7 and B7.5 biodiesel in their respective markets.
Currently, B5 biodiesel is being sold with the product having been introduced nationwide in stages – first becoming available to the general public back in 2011. Six stations in Putrajaya were the first to sell it, with other stations across the Peninsular following suit and East Malaysia capping things off.
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What? No significant issues only? Then what are the “insignificant” issues? Stop farking with us govt!
Hmmm… good for the environment I guess. And this should save millions in diesel subsidy. Not sure about any side effects on the engine. Any diesel users that can enlighten us here?
Even used kitchen oil can be used in diesel engines, after refining. Using palm oil or other produce is a waste. Instead of farming for food on a land, gov will use it for biodiesel. Europeans already made their decision not to use biodiesels. Malaysia has a growing overstock of palmoil and the prices falling down for awhile already. Gov is screwed.
U can run a diesel engine on refined used cooking oil. 95% cooking oil and 5% gasoline mixture is just fine.
Faster la, here sabah alot of pick up truck, is more than penisular, better do in east then follow the west..
Odd that Thailand and Indonesia implemented it first before Malaysia did. Goes to prove which countries are more pro active and advanced in their thinking.?
Boleh people dont want it….read all comment below ur comment..many say no gud..can rosak engine..blabla
This might be a good decision although a little bit insufficient. Thailand is already using B10 and they are not even a major player in oil palm producer. Hopefully this will bring good news to our kampung folk whose growing sawit as opposed to durians,…
I don’t know where u got those number…thai is 4th largest palm oil producer…
Euro 5 standard are more crucial than this Biodiesel.
Does Biodiesel meet Euro 4/5 standard?
Palm oil portion of biodiesel have much-much less or none sulfur n particulate matter…higher than Euro 4/5 standard in pure biodiesel (B100) …if combine with diesel obviously it can reduce the sulfur n particulate concentration content..
B7 soon ? Hmmm …. how are the feedback from the BMW320d, 520d or the luxury diesal cars ? Any problem ?? …. No wonder the resale value and high maintainence cost for the diesal engines but they provide better torque and mileage as compared to petrol version. What is your take on this ?
B7 is the standard diesel fuel in Europe since 2009, so no problem with european engines.
Bad news for modern commonrail diesel engine…..
Any problem on D4-d VNT hilux ?
I might be wrong on this, pls enlighten me if otherwise.
While pure biodiesel technically exceeds euro5 emissions because of no sulphur content, we forget that biodiesel residue or palm oleins can be problematic for modern commonrails systems with issues such as clogging. Am I correct to say this?