Amid the global transition toward clean energy, while electric vehicles (EVs) play a significant role, the transportation sector—particularly heavy-duty trucks and industrial machinery—remains heavily dependent on diesel engines. High-quality biodiesel, or H-FAME, has therefore emerged as a viable “Transitional Fuel” bridge to future energy technologies. Its key characteristics include being a “Drop-in Fuel” compatible with existing diesel engines without modification, reducing carbon emissions by up to 50%, and lowering particulate matter (PM) emissions by as much as 86% compared to petroleum-based diesel. Field trials have demonstrated that H-FAME can substitute petroleum diesel at higher proportions than conventional biodiesel, which is typically limited to a 20% blend (B20).
On April 22, 2026, the National Energy Technology Center (ENTEC), under the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), hosted the “NSTDA x Press Interviews” event. The event showcased research progress in Premium Biodiesel (H-FAME), a high-quality biofuel positioned as a key alternative for Thailand’s transport sector in its transition toward a net-zero emissions society.
The session was led by Dr. Peerawat Saisirirat, Project Leader and Head of the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Research Team, Low-Carbon Energy Research Group, together with Dr. Suparoek Henpraserttae, researcher from the Clean Fuel and Advanced Chemical Technology Research Team, and Mr. Siamnat Panassorn, Chief Executive Officer of Sun-Up Recycling Co., Ltd.
Further details are available in the full article:
- Technological insight: The key to H-FAME lies in the “Partial Hydrogenation” process. This technology significantly enhances biodiesel stability, making it three times more resistant to degradation than conventional biodiesel.
- Industrial validation: Perspectives from Sun-Up Recycling Co., Ltd. on the cost-effectiveness of deploying H-FAME in hazardous material transport fleets to reduce its Corporate Carbon Footprint (CFO) without requiring engine modifications.
- Commercialization potential: Plans are underway to scale production capacity to 10,000–30,000 liters per day. ENTEC invites industry stakeholders to participate in real-world pilot testing and explore technology licensing for further commercial deployment.
- NAC2026 exhibition details: Further information on visiting the H-FAME exhibition and experiencing the innovations up close will be available at the NSTDA Annual Conference (NAC2026).
The full article is available at: https://www.nstda.or.th/home/news_post/h-fame-20260422/
