Thai state oil firm embaces biohydrogenated diesel as successor for biodiesel

In Thailand, the state oil company PTT said that it would launch biohydrogenated diesel (BHD), after tests showed that it could safely be blended at B10 concentrations with existing Thai diesel vehicles and machinery. Tests were conducted with Toyota, which said that BHD produced less pollution and extended engine life compared to conventional biodiesel.

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