Department of Energy Affairs Join the Association for the promotion of the use of B20 petroleum to help reduce pollution from dust in the air | Siam Rath

Department of Energy Affairs Join the Thai Automobile Industry Association to promote the use of high-speed diesel fuel B20 to reduce pollution from airborne dust in the city. air. Ready to accelerate the implementation of the strategy of absorption of palm oil in the country Prepare to introduce a new model of car tax Push B20 oil to 15 million liters / day

Miss Nantika Thangsuphanich, General Manager of the Department of Energy Enterprises (DEP), revealed that the Ministry of Energy and the Thai Automobile Industry Association Meetings to promote the use of oil B20 in different vehicles that can use B20 oil. There are 2 companies:

1. Toyota Motor Thailand Company Limited
1.1 New Hilux and Fortuner models from 2015, 41 models (37 Hilux and Fortuner 4 models) can be used unconditionally.

1.2 The old model Hilux and Fortuner from August 2011 to 2015 can be used with 24 models (20 Hilux models and 4 Fortuner models), provided that if the B20 is frequently refueled and use in areas where the temperature is below 20 degrees C. Should seek advice from the Toyota Dealer Center (Authorized Dealer).

2. Tri Petch Isuzu Limited Sales Company
2.1 The model D-MAX 2012 – 2019, 20 models, can use B20 oil under the supervision and inspection, including the replacement of parts if necessary by the Isuzu standard service center.

2.2 MU – X, 2014 – 2019 model year, 12 models may use B20 oil under supervision and inspection, including replacement of parts if necessary by the Isuzu standard service center.

The Thai Automobile Industry Association has proposed that the Ministry of Energy consider upgrading the B 100 standard, particularly in the relevant areas. Quantity of monocrylide is not more than 0.4% by weight and diesel fuel standards. The water content does not exceed 200 ppm by the Minister of Energy. Has instructed the Ministry of Energy to hold discussions with oil manufacturers, refineries and oil traders of the B100.

The Ministry of Energy has set a goal to expand B20 oil users to small diesel cars. By speeding up discussions with each car dealership Push the use of B20 oil to the tune of 15 million liters / day and B7 to 50 million liters / day, which will absorb 2 million tons of CPO / year to meet the country's palm oil strategy Currently, 156 stations sell B20 oil and 173 fleets.