(EnergyAsia, August 17) — Malaysia would have to produce 500,000 tonnes of palm oil a year to meet the government’s goal of developing a palm oil-based fuel, said the Malaysia Palm Oil Association (MPOA). The proposed biofuel, known as B5, would comprise 5% processed palm oil and 95% diesel oil. MPOA chairman Sabri Ahmad told…
BIOFUELS: Malaysia predicts 500,000 tonnes of palm oil needed yearly for fuel production
Posted on August 17, 2005 by EnergyAsia