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Status Of Biodiesel Research And Development In Pakistan, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman Aug 2012

Status Of Biodiesel Research And Development In Pakistan, Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman

Abdul Aziz Abdul Raman

Performance of biodiesel in engines is well established and biodiesel is currently adjudged as a low carbon fuel with the most potential of replacing fossil fuels. The fossil fuel sources are dwindling in Pakistan resulting in importation of about 8.1 million tonnes at approximately US$ 9.4 billion per annum. In the ambit of this justification, augmenting the energy scarce resources in Pakistan through intense harnessing of the varied biodiesel sources can adequately address the deficiency and can ensure energy security. Towards this end, the progress attained in biodiesel related researches in Pakistan are evaluated and presented with the view of …