Malaysia prepares to boost palm-biofuel use in wake of EU limits

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Malaysia prepares to boost palm-biofuel use in wake of EU limits
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KUALA LUMPUR (BLOOMBERG) - Malaysia's national automotive policy is expected to allow for a higher percentage of palm-biodiesel blends over the next few decades, according to International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's national automotive policy is expected to allow for a higher percentage of palm-biodiesel blends over the next few decades, according to International Trade and Industry Minister Darell Leiking.

Malaysia, the world's second-largest palm oil producer, plans to double its biofuel programme to B20 by 2020, which mandates fuel be blended with 20 per cent palm-biodiesel. "While there has been opposition against the current practices of planting palm oil recently, it only shows that there is demand and potential for the sector to emerge an important player to meet the needs of the energy and transportation sectors."

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