The challenges and prospects of palm oil based biodiesel in Malaysia

• Main Authors: Johari, Anwar, Nyakuma, Bemgba Bevan, Mohd. Nor, Shadiah Husna, Mat, Ramli, Hashim, Haslenda, Ahmad, Arshad, Zakaria, Zaki Yamani, Tuan Abdullah, Tuan Amran
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 2015
• Subjects: TP Chemical technology
• Online Access: http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/58903/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2014.12.037
• Institution: Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

The NBP (National Biofuel Policy) of Malaysia was established in 2006 to promote the sustainable production and utilization of environmentally friendly biofuels. Despite numerous government incentives and subsidies, biodiesel exports have declined significantly over the years. This paper seeks to cr...