The production of biodiesel in Southeast Asia started late, but it is growing faster. Malaysia and Indonesia, which are rich in palm oil, are the fastest-growing countries in Southeast Asia. The total crude palm oil production in the two countries accounts for about 85% of global production. There are currently about 20 biodiesel plants in … Read More

With the preponderance of evidence from numerous studies showing the unsuitability of using pure or straight plant oil for long-term use as diesel fuel substitute in unmodified modern CI engines, researchers have focused on using various blends of different plant oils with diesel fuel. There are basically two parameters that can be changed or adjusted: … Read More

The use of pure or straight plant oil as fuel in diesel engines is an old idea. In fact it was the fuel of choice when the diesel engine was invented and first demonstrated. The only reason straight plant oil (more commonly referred to in literature as straight vegetable oil or SVO) cannot be used … Read More