Thai Ministry Brings B20 Biodiesel Blend to Heavy Trucks
June 29, 2016http://biofuels-news.com/display_news/10657/thai_ministry_signs_mou_to_bring_b20_biodiesel_to_heavy_trucks/
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In Thailand, the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangchak Petroleum and three other operators to use B20 biodiesel in their heavy vehicles. A feasibility study is also being conducted to evaluate the use of B10 biodiesel in military and government transports.
The signatory companies can purchase up to 50,000 litres of B20 per vehicle at 4 Baht per liter, making the fuel 2.50 Baht per litre, which more expensive than petroleum diesel. Energy Minister Anantaporn Kanjanarat stated that this pilot project will spend 115 million Baht from the Energy Conservation Promotion Fund to subsidize the alternative fuel.
The minister is confident that Thailand will be able to produce enough palm oil for biodiesel production. Currently, the country can produce 4.2 million liters per day.
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