Malaysia Implements B10 Biodiesel Despite Controversy

Malaysia is now preparing to roll out B10 biodiesel in the whole country's fuel supply. However, the decision is also causing controversy. 

B10 biodiesel, with 10% biofuel, will be implemented in the Southeast Asian country this June as part of the Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities' biodiesel program. However, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has sent a letter to the Ministry of International Trade and Industry saying that biodiesel concentrations higher than 7 percent may be harmful to diesel engines. Diesel fuel injection equipment manufacturers have also issued a joint statement, claiming that their equipment was designed for B7 fuel and may not work with higher concentrations. Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has refuted MAA's claims, saying that higher blend biodiesels are already being tested and the MBA does not foresee any issues on engines.