Bangchak Petroleum teams up to push B20

In Thailand, the National News Bureau reports that oil giant Bangchak Petroleum is teaming with the government to support local oil palm farmers through blending 20% biodiesel, in line with the recent move by Indonesia to boost blending to 20% from the previous 15%. Other companies including TPI Polene Plc and TPI Concrete Plc are supporting the initiative to blend more biodiesel along with Bangchak. The Ministry of Energy is leading the campaign to boost palm oil consumption.