(Philippine) DOE Proposes Changes in Biodiesel Blend

by Iris C. Gonzales (The Philippine Star) The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed revisions in the required coco-methyl ester specification or biodiesel blend for oul companies.
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“This is also to harmonize international and regional environment standards for fuel quality. The said revision improves the oxidation stability, sulfur content and includes new properties such as carbon residue on 10 percent sample, iodine number and total contamination,” she noted.
For the higher coconut biofuel blend, the proposed standard seeks to address the technical requirement of a higher blended diesel oil (B5) and suitable test methods.
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There would also be nationwide public consultations starting next month and a test run on public utility jeepneys for five days to see if their engines would run smoothly using the higher blend, she said.
Under the law, the amount of coconut oil for fuel to be blended with diesel may be increased taking into account such considerations as domestic supply and availability of locally sourced biodiesel. READ MORE