Malaysia decides against boosting biodiesel mandate to 20%

In Malaysia, Channel News Asia reports the commodities minister said the government has ruled against boosting its biodiesel blending mandate to 20% from the current 10% due to required infrastructure investment requirements that neither the public nor private sector are willing to take on. An estimated $146 million would be required to double the current blending mandate nationwide. Labuan and Langkawi as well as the state of Sarawak except Bintulu do have a 20% blending mandate, however.