Fossil / Mineral diesel fuel is produced from fossil / mineral crude oil, whereas biodiesel is produced from a variety of vegetable oils, including but not limited to palm, rape, soy, canola, linseed, coconut, cotton and mustard oils. It can also be manufactured from animal / tallow oil and used cooking oils. Socially and ecologically responsive Biodiesel has emerged as a realistic and desirable alternative, or blended addition, to mineral diesel and is becoming an increasingly valuable contributor to the world's drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It has been in general pure use for the last decade in the Americas and in continental Europe . The majority of Malaysian biodiesel production is earmarked for use as a 5 to 10 per cent blend with mineral diesel. • Greenhouse gas neutral. It is also biodegradable (fully degraded in a waterway environment within approximately 28 days) and is non-toxic. • Virtually zero sulphur content. • Biodiesel, when added to ULSD, restores lubricity lost due to the reduction of sulphur compounds, as well as adding environmental benefits to the blend. Pure biodiesel has many advantages including:
A number of key diesel engine producers and commercial vehicle manufacturers including Volkswagen, Audi, Seat and Skoda have confirmed to their customers that pure biodiesel is suitable for use in certain of their vehicle engines. A number of manufacturers of plant and machinery such as John Deere, Caterpillar and Cummins have also given similar confirmations.
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