# Biodiesel won't pose risk to vehicle engines, says Indonesian producer | Malaysiakini

> Wilmar's Indonesia head said biodiesel blends do not harm vehicle engines, citing four years of Indonesian B10 to B20 experience. He spoke to Malaysian officials as concerns from hauliers and automakers grow over a planned Malaysian B10 programme.

- Date: 2018-09-15 · published 2018-09-15T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Malaysia · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/62902-biodiesel-won-t-pose-risk-to-vehicle-engines-says-indonesian-producer
- Commodities: [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

Reassurance on engine safety supports the likelihood of Malaysian biodiesel demand for palm oil, but this is a reaction piece with no immediate supply change.

## Read by commodity

- PALMOIL: neutral

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## Sources

- malaysiakini.com: https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/443325

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