Kuala Lumpur: A total sum of RM643 million is required to develop infrastructure for the B20 biodiesel blend as a replacement for the B10 and to expand its usage across the country. The Minister of Plantation Industries and Commodities, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, highlighted the necessity of this investment while addressing the Dewan Rakyat.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Johari stated that the supply of B20 biodiesel is currently limited to the transportation sector in Langkawi, Labuan, and Sarawak. He emphasized the need for infrastructure development to facilitate a broader distribution and adoption of B20 biodiesel nationwide.

Johari further noted that industry consultations revealed a desire for government funding to support this investment. However, he mentioned that the government is not yet prepared to finance the initiative. As a result, discussions are ongoing to determine a feasible consensus on how to proceed with the funding and implementation of the B20 biodiesel infrastructure project.