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Malaysia plans to expand use of biofuel at airport in Kuala Lumpur
This project is part of Malaysia's efforts to promote the use of biofuel and reduce dependence on fossil fuels in the transport sector
Malaysia's Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has announced plans to expand the use of B20 biofuel – 20 per cent palm oil and 80 per cent conventional diesel fuel – for ground transportation at Kuala Lumpur airport as part of its efforts to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050.
BERNAMA, a partner of TV BRICS, quoted the Malaysian Ministry of Plantation and Commodities' response to a parliamentary question, which stated that "the expansion of B20 blend use in ground transportation at other airports depends on the results of the pilot project at airport in Kuala Lumpur, the approval of funding, and the availability of infrastructure and logistics at the relevant airports."
The ministry added that it is in talks with ground transportation operators and B20 biofuel suppliers to ensure the initiative is implemented at the airport, in an attempt to expand its use after similar initiatives have been implemented in other parts of Malaysia.
According to the agency, this project is part of Malaysia's efforts to promote the use of biofuels and reduce dependence on fossil fuels in the transport sector, as well as to support local agriculture and sustainable development in the palm oil sector.
In the same context, BRICS countries are implementing similar biofuel plans and initiatives with the aim of achieving zero carbon emissions as part of their commitments to environmental sustainability. These efforts demonstrate the solidarity of countries in promoting clean energy policies and supporting the global transition to renewable energy sources.
Indonesian authorities have announced plans to gradually transition to biofuels in the aviation sector with the aim of reducing carbon dioxide emissions as part of achieving national environmental sustainability goals.
The Indonesian News Agency ANTARA reported that this initiative is in line with the country's climate policy, which aims for a complete transition to clean energy in all transport sectors, including civil aviation.
Vietnam, for its part, will begin a formal transition to the use of E5 and E10 biofuels from 1 June 2026 as part of a long-term strategy developed by the government in collaboration with relevant ministries and agencies.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA), a partner of TV BRICS, reported that the country has the necessary legal framework and technical infrastructure to implement this new phase. The authorities claim that the measures taken are in line with national sustainable development and environmental protection goals.
For its part, the UAE announced the launch of a project to establish the first environmentally friendly aviation fuel production facility within the Fujairah Oil and Gas Industrial Zone, just one year after the initial idea was put forward.
The Emirates News Agency (WAM), a partner of TV BRICS, reported that the plant will process used vegetable oil and organic waste into internationally certified environmentally friendly aviation fuel that meets the highest quality and emission standards. In the first phase, the plant's production capacity will be approximately 125 million litres per year, which is about 18 per cent of the UAE's 2030 targets for this sector. In the second phase, the capacity is planned to be doubled to 250 million litres, with a total investment of US$300 million.
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