Abstract
The palm biodiesel industry is facing many challenges implementing biodiesel program in Malaysia. This paper addresses the importance of the B10 blend (10% biodiesel, 90% petroleum diesel), global challenges of palm oil import and export, and protective measures for continuous positive growth of the palm oil sector. Palm oil is the backbone of Malaysia’s economy, covering more than 5% of its gross domestic product (GDP). The key steps taken by the Malaysian government for the successful implementation of the B10 program are discussed in this review study. Till now, B5 and B7 biodiesel programs have been successfully implemented in Malaysia. The B10 biodiesel program is attractive because of the developed local palm oil sector. The B10 biodiesel program will increase the use of renewable energy sources, and is expected to increase the productivity of palm oil and biodiesel implementation in the country. Despite successful B5 and B7 programs, Malaysia is facing challenges for the implementation of biodiesel due to fluctuation in crude palm oil prices, low domestic usage of palm oil, and vehicle warranty. The improvement of palm oil and promotion of B10 through targeted agencies in the central region of Malaysia will help to implement the biodiesel program successfully.
Highlights
Nowadays, rapid growth in the world’s population has led to an increase in the consumption of depleting fossil fuels
This paper discusses the progress on the biodiesel implementation in Malaysia, as well as the obstacles and initiatives taken by the on the biodiesel implementation in Malaysia, as well as the obstacles and initiatives taken by the government to implement the use of higher blended biodiesel in local transport [7]
In the context of the Malaysian economy, the use of palm biodiesel could increase the domestic use of palm oil and increase the commodity’s price in the market
Summary
Rapid growth in the world’s population has led to an increase in the consumption of depleting fossil fuels. Biodiesel is one of these biofuels that has numerous advantages over its counterpart, fossil fuel diesel. Biodiesel, which can be produced via the transesterification of animal fats or plant oils (palm, corn, rapeseed, and soybean), has very similar properties compared to petroleum diesel [2]. It is known for its biodegradability and non-toxicity, which could minimize its negative impacts on the environment, and is suitable to be used as an alternative for petroleum-based diesel. In Malaysia, palm oil is the primary feedstock for biodiesel production, considering its role as the major agricultural export commodities in this country. Malaysia are considered as the enormous palm oiloil producers in for the Malaysia are considered as and the enormous palm oil producers in the world [3]
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