Taiwan doubles biodiesel mandate
It was the first country in Asia to use biodiesel on such a large scale, mandating a B1 blend since July 2008, and now Taiwan will double the percentage of biodiesel in diesel for cars this year.
It is estimated that the consumption of biodiesel in Taiwan will increase to 100 million litres this year, decreasing carbon dioxide emissions, the Bureau of Energy under the Ministry of Economic Affairs says.
In 2007, the country began several green projects including a green public bus programme, a green township project and a plan aimed at supplying biodiesel throughout the country. The projects have so far used 55 million litres of biodiesel.
The decline in the use of traditional diesel has resulted in 180,000 fewer tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
There are currently 10 certified biodiesel producers in Taiwan, with a combined total output of 105 million litres a year.
The new biodiesel capacity has generated NT$1 billion (US$31.5 million) in investment in peripheral industrial sectors.
It is estimated that the consumption of biodiesel in Taiwan will increase to 100 million litres this year, decreasing carbon dioxide emissions, the Bureau of Energy under the Ministry of Economic Affairs says.
In 2007, the country began several green projects including a green public bus programme, a green township project and a plan aimed at supplying biodiesel throughout the country. The projects have so far used 55 million litres of biodiesel.
The decline in the use of traditional diesel has resulted in 180,000 fewer tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
There are currently 10 certified biodiesel producers in Taiwan, with a combined total output of 105 million litres a year.
The new biodiesel capacity has generated NT$1 billion (US$31.5 million) in investment in peripheral industrial sectors.
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