Biofuel: An Alternative Fuel in The Malaysian Scenario

The research in biofuels, in particular palm diesel, has reached a point where implementation of the national alternative energy policy is now feasible. Biofuels are politically desirable worldwide in view of serious concerns over the rising levels of greenhouse gas CO2, global warming and dwindling reserves of fossil fuels. In particular, biodiesel use has become mandatory in several European Union (EU) countries and already is being implemented in several states in US and Canada. Rapeseed oil, being abundant in EU countries, is among the vegetable oils most used, followed by sunflower, soyabean and other oils including palm oil. Recently, even developing countries have had energy policies which include the use of locally available biofuels.

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Palm Diesel: Green and Renewable Fuel From Palm Oil

The energy crisis in the mid 1970s coupled with the fast depleting energy reserves, increasing energy consumption and greater environmental awareness have led to an intensified search for viable alternate sources of energy globally. Vegetable oils including palm oil have been used directly as diesel fuel substitutes (Adams et al., 1983, Akor et al., 1983, […]

Supply and Demand of Biodiesel in The European Union (EU)

There was a significant development in the EU in 2001 when the European Council agreed on a strategy for sustainable development, including the use of biofuels. In May 2003, the EU outlined a comprehensive legislative framework (European Directive 2003/30/EC) on the promotion of biofuels and other renewable fuels for transport, simply known as the Biofuels […]