An overview of biodiesel, a fuel blend made from palm oil.

Abstract

With the increasing global demand and rising fossil fuel prices, the oil industry is turning to alternative fuels from renewable sources like biodiesel or vegetable oils. To compensate for the scarcity of fossil fuels, fuel from vegetable oils is one of the alternatives to meet energy needs. Biodiesel is considered a suitable and better choice due to its environmentally friendly features, reduced carbon dioxide emissions, and functional properties similar to fossil fuels. The diesel blend is a renewable fuel derived from a mixture of hydrocarbons (diesel) and fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). This article focuses on biodiesel produced in Indonesia from palm oil as a feedstock for biofuel production. As one of the world’s largest palm oil producers, the production of biodiesel in Indonesia, especially biodiesel from palm oil, has many advantages and disadvantages in terms of economic, social and economic aspects. environment. Use specifically as a fuel is sometimes problematic because biodiesel is hygroscopic and can corrode steel. The scope of this study is based on a brief overview of the progress and challenges in developing palm oil biodiesel feedstock to pursue in the future.