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Nassar N., . (2014) Biofuel policy and implementation in Malaysia. [Proceedings Paper]
Abstract
The depletion of fossil fuels coupled with the increasing awareness of environmental protection have led to concerted and escalating RD efforts in search for renewable and environmentalfriendly alternative energy sources. As amongst the world;s largest producer and exporter of palm oil the Malaysian government realised its potential to become a pioneer in the palm biodiesel industry. Laboratory research on palm biodiesel began in 1982 spearheaded by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board MPOB then known as Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia PORIM and funded by a research and development cess imposed on the palm oil industry. In 1992 MPOB successfully developed a winter-grade biodiesel production technology which enabled the use of palm biodiesel at low temperatures. The development of biofuel sector was further boosted when the Fifth Fuel Diversification Policy was adopted under the Eighth Malaysia Plan 2001-2005. Under this policy the government started to recognise renewable energy as a new source of fuel. In response to policy objectives efforts were made to promote the use ofbiomass biogas municipal waste solar and mini-hydro as renewable energy sources.
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The depletion of fossil fuels coupled with the increasing awareness of environmental protection have led to concerted and escalating RD efforts in search for renewable and environmentalfriendly alternative energy sources. As amongst the world;s largest producer and exporter of palm oil the Malaysian government realised its potential to become a pioneer in the palm biodiesel industry. Laboratory research on palm biodiesel began in 1982 spearheaded by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board MPOB then known as Palm Oil Research Institute of Malaysia PORIM and funded by a research and development cess imposed on the palm oil industry. In 1992 MPOB successfully developed a winter-grade biodiesel production technology which enabled the use of palm biodiesel at low temperatures. The development of biofuel sector was further boosted when the Fifth Fuel Diversification Policy was adopted under the Eighth Malaysia Plan 2001-2005. Under this policy the government started to recognise renewable energy as a new source of fuel. In response to policy objectives efforts were made to promote the use ofbiomass biogas municipal waste solar and mini-hydro as renewable energy sources.
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| Item Type: | Proceedings Paper |
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| Additional Information: | Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia TP339 B615 Call Number |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biofuels |
| AGROVOC Term: | Industry |
| AGROVOC Term: | Biodiesel |
| AGROVOC Term: | Supply and demand |
| AGROVOC Term: | Renewable energy |
| AGROVOC Term: | Malaysia |
| Geographical Term: | MALAYSIA |
| Depositing User: | Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim |
| Last Modified: | 24 Apr 2025 05:14 |
| URI: | http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12087 |
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