On March 11, 2025, at Thailand Science Park in Pathum Thani,
The National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), part of the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA), in collaboration with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO), held the opening ceremony to launch the “Premium H-FAME Biodiesel for Low-Carbon Transportation.” The ceremony was presided over by Dr. Sumittra Charojrochkul, Executive Director of ENTEC, along with Mr. Hironori Kawamura, Chief Representative of the Asian Representative Office at NEDO.
Distinguished guests included Mr. Atsushi Sugiyama, CEO of Sun-Up Corporation (Thailand) Co., Ltd., Mr. Siamnat Panassorn, Mr. Takahiko Hishiyama, a representative from Hidaka Yoko Enterprise Co., Ltd., and Mr. Keiichi Yoshimura, Senior Vice President of Mitsui & Co. (Thailand) Ltd. Also in attendance were Dr. Nuwong Chollacoop, Director of the Low-Carbon Energy Research Group at ENTEC; Dr. Peerawat Saisirirat, Leader of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Team; Dr. Yuji Yoshimura, Senior Advisor, and other research team members, with Dr. Kampanart Silva serving as the event’s moderator.
During the event, Dr. Yuji Yoshimura presented on the outstanding properties of Premium H-FAME biodiesel, which include higher stability than conventional biodiesel, reduced nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions, up to a 50% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, lower engine wear rates, and decreased particulate matter (PM) emissions. The product has successfully completed real-world testing in Euro5 standard vehicles over 10,000 kilometers. The current testing phase involves B100 (100% biodiesel) used in pickup trucks, trucks, and forklifts, demonstrating that it can be used without adverse effects on engines while delivering performance comparable to B7 diesel.
The 100% Premium H-FAME biodiesel production by ENTEC, supported by NEDO, has established Thailand’s first continuous pilot production plant for Premium H-FAME biodiesel. The pilot plant currently has a production capacity of 500 liters per day and is undergoing development to expand its capacity. This initiative aims to support businesses in complying with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) while helping Thailand achieve its carbon neutrality target by 2050 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2065.
