KPK Completes Technical Consultations For B15 Biodiesel Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) has completed all technical engagement processes with petroleum companies to ensure supply chains, logistics and blending depot infrastructure are fully prepared for the nationwide rollout of the higher B15 biodiesel blend, effective June 1, 2026.

Minister Noraini Ahmad said the new blend rate would be implemented through a mechanism coordinated by the high-level committee on Biofuels.

“The implementation of this initiative will reduce dependence on imported petroleum diesel, extend existing fuel stock availability, stabilise domestic crude palm oil prices and lower carbon emissions from the transport sector, in line with the National Agricommodity Policy and the National Energy Transition Roadmap,” she said in a statement today.

Noraini said the transition to B15 demonstrated the readiness of local infrastructure, engineering and technology capabilities in supporting the renewable energy agenda, while signalling Malaysia’s commitment to optimising palm oil usage for the domestic energy sector without affecting export market supply.

On enforcement, she said KPK was working closely with the Finance Ministry, the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry and the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

She said public awareness initiatives were also being coordinated with the Communications Ministry to ensure accurate and clear information was conveyed to consumers.

-- BERNAMA