Current status and policies on biodiesel industry in Malaysia as the world's leading producer of palm oil

This article discusses current status of palm oil-based biodiesel industry in Malaysia, the policies introduced and strategies for its implementation. Due to renewability, high production rate, technical feasibility and role in reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) emission, palm oil is in the right posit...

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Published in:	Energy policy 2009-12, Vol.37 (12), p.5440-5448
Main Authors:	Abdullah, A.Z., Salamatinia, B., Mootabadi, H., Bhatia, S.
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Applied sciences Biodiesel fuels Biofuels Biomass Biomass energy Economic data Emissions control Energy Energy economics Energy industry Energy policy Exact sciences and technology Fuel Fuels General, economic and professional studies Greenhouse gases Malaysia Malaysian status National policy Natural energy Oil Oils & fats Palm oil-based biodiesel Palm oil-based biodiesel Malaysian status National policy Production, Agricultural Studies Transport economics Vegetable oils
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Summary:	This article discusses current status of palm oil-based biodiesel industry in Malaysia, the policies introduced and strategies for its implementation. Due to renewability, high production rate, technical feasibility and role in reducing greenhouse gases (GHG) emission, palm oil is in the right position to supply the energy needs by the incorporation into the diesel supply. As a leading producer of palm oil, Malaysia has embarked on a comprehensive palm biofuel program since 1982. It has successfully established the use of palm biodiesel blend (B5) as a suitable fuel for the transport and industrial sectors through the introduction of the National Biofuel Policy. The current scenario of biodiesel program in Malaysia, as well as biofuel policies with respect to its use, technology, export, environmental issues and implementation aspects are thoroughly discussed. The roles of the policy towards the prosperity of the stakeholders, oil price and the reduction of greenhouse gasses are also highlighted.
ISSN:	0301-4215 1873-6777