B10 biodiesel is cleaner, better for engines – MPIC

B10 biodiesel is cleaner, better for engines – MPIC

The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) has released a statement clarifying the facts regarding the oft-delayed B10 biodiesel. The fuel, which uses a blend of 10% palm methyl ester and 90% diesel, was supposed to be implemented last month, but was delayed indefinitely due to the unfavourable price of crude palm oil versus regular diesel.

Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said when officiating a 4×4 expedition testing the fuel that B10 biodiesel has undergone a series of tests with ongoing improvement efforts, adding that it has been validated by comprehensive benchmarking and long-term field testing both here and abroad.

The fuel is also said to adhere to international biodiesel blend standards and is backed by “experiences, evaluations and millions of problem-free genuine on-the-road kilometres” covered by various vehicle makes and models currently being operated in countries with biodiesel mandates B10 or higher.

The ministry added that the aforementioned expedition will serve as a further testing platform to prove that B10 biodiesel is cleaner as well as beneficial to the engine’s health, and not detrimental in the long run as it has been widely perceived.

It also said that when it does enter petrol stations, B10 biodiesel is set to bring about significant and impactful environmental benefits, particularly with regards to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The introduction of the fuel (as well as the B7 blend for the industrial sector) is expected to cut emissions by an amount equivalent to 100,000 diesel vehicles on the road.

Currently, all diesel fuels sold in Malaysia carry a B7 biodiesel blend. It has been clarified by the ministry (and subsequently backed up by BHPetrol and Petronas) that even if the B10 biodiesel mandate comes into force, Euro 5 diesel will remain on the B7 blend as it is exempted from the mandate.

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After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Kunta Kinte on Jan 09, 2017 at 1:36 pm

    Bodoh the kerajaan. Kerajaan say good for cars but car companies say it is dangerous for cars.

    Who to bilip?

    The best part is, most of the car companies are owned by kerajaan in Malaysia. For example BMW is Sime Darby GLC company.

    So, GLC company themselves cannot have consensus with kerajaan on this matter and BMW say it is bad for their engines.

    We rakyat stuck in the middle.

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    • Tiger88 on Jan 09, 2017 at 3:02 pm

      That’s why ,This is malaysia bro .always play monkey games

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      • Kunta Kinte on Jan 09, 2017 at 4:19 pm

        cause those running it are actually monkeys and have no brains.

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    • If it’s cleaner and better for engines… I don’t see the reason why car companies did not endorse the B10 biodiesel blend.. and most importantly I have not seen them giving any assurance nor warranty for the models that use B10. Pls clarify

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      • Md Fadziel on Jan 10, 2017 at 1:09 pm

        Good move Gahmen..
        Save more subsidi $S$ to build train roads….

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    • anti b10 on Jan 10, 2017 at 9:00 am

      stupid cockroach (promounced in cantonese) politician toking kok again

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  • teropong on Jan 09, 2017 at 2:41 pm

    an independent review party not representing automakers, MPOC and the government should be appointed to come up with a research/findings paper to prove/disprove all claims

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  • cap ayam on Jan 09, 2017 at 2:54 pm

    Nobody believe what minister tell.. tested with no fact.. cekelat angin…

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  • Ahmadjr on Jan 09, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    It’s good move to pressure oil companies to quickly implement the euro 5 diesel

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  • pondan on Jan 09, 2017 at 3:05 pm

    talk cxxk. cleaner may be but better for engine, bull shit. since when mpic has the brain to claim such?

    more like another wayang that gst will lower price crap

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  • tishaban on Jan 09, 2017 at 3:16 pm

    I’m sure the MPIC who has everything to gain from B10 biodiesel is the most technically competent and impartial party to comment on this…

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  • zultan on Jan 09, 2017 at 3:59 pm

    How about deforestration?

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    • Kunta Kinte on Jan 09, 2017 at 4:16 pm

      That cannot be helped. Cause the towkay balak give dedak. So, he get approval all the time.

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    • Yup. They destroy the forest killing thousands of animals to make way to plant oil palm. Talk about environmental benefit ??? That is a joke. Palm oil don’t fall from the sky.

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  • UMW TOYOTA on Jan 09, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    if b10 come..malaysia FFB price will get rm900/ton..kaya liao

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  • Ruslan Bahari on Jan 09, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    OK then, if it is better, put your money where your mouth is. Put in a warranty that any damage caused by the B10 blend will be fully repaired by the government.

    Ada beran?

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  • govtalkcrap on Jan 09, 2017 at 7:44 pm

    1 of the biggest advantage of diesel compare to petrol is its fuel efficiency. Diesel get better gas mileage due to higher energy content because the diesel fuel itself is a longer chain of hydrocarbon compare to petrol. Palm oil can never have the same energy content as pure diesel and that is a fact. In the end, the consumers will be the losers as their vehicle will consume more fuel as a result of mixing palm oil into diesel.

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  • 12yrsold on Jan 09, 2017 at 9:13 pm

    The fact that our Gov have differed the implementation of B10 few times in itself tell us M’sian Gov is NOT sure or ready for it.

    Why take the risk when there is NO conclusive evidence that it is indeed cleaner/better for engines. After all, it’s only 3 percent more palm oil into the diesel. Will the 3 % make M’sian richer??

    Does MPIC know that they are NOT immune to being sued. When that happen, the Rakyat will have to pay for their follies.

    If MPIC are so sure, get that person who is willing 2 endorse it thus be responsible for any lawsuit personally. My question is “Why Take the Risk”?!

    So far, only the Minister Mah Siew Keong came out to say. Does he own MPIC ??! NO. He is just speaking for the sake of speaking. When problem occurred, he is NOT going to be held accountable just like the rest of our Ministers.

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  • I think the more worrying statement for me is the delay in its implementation due to the unfavourable price of cpo.

    commodities prices fluctuate. and cpo is no where near all time high yet. how do we have sustained implementation of b10? don’t we have a cpo futures market here? I think to blame the cpo price is not a good excuse.

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  • panjang on Jan 10, 2017 at 9:34 am

    So far both side only talk kok only abt pro and con. Why no proper test conducted?

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  • Clarkson on Jan 10, 2017 at 10:26 am

    Utterly rubbish!

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