Malaysia is preparing to widen the use of B20 biofuel for ground transport at Kuala Lumpur International Airport as part of its long-term plan to reach zero carbon emissions by 2050, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities said, reported TV BRICS.
The B20 fuel is a blend made up of 20 per cent palm oil and 80 per cent regular diesel. According to BERNAMA, which partners with TV BRICS, the ministry made the disclosure while responding to a question in Parliament.
The ministry said any move to extend the use of B20 fuel to ground transport at other airports would depend on the results of the pilot programme at Kuala Lumpur airport. It added that funding approval, as well as the readiness of infrastructure and logistics at other airports, would also play a key role in deciding whether the programme is expanded.
Officials said the ministry is currently holding discussions with ground transport operators and suppliers of B20 fuel to ensure the plan can be carried out smoothly at the airport. The talks are aimed at laying the groundwork for wider use of the fuel, following similar efforts already introduced in other parts of the country.
The ministry said the initiative is part of Malaysia’s broader push to encourage the use of biofuels, reduce dependence on fossil fuels in transport, and support local agriculture while promoting sustainable growth in the palm oil sector.
