Biofuel and Renewable Energy
With His Majesty the King's astute foresight, he recognised more than two decades ago that the world was running out of fossil fuels and Thailand, as a net importer of oil, would be hit hard.
In 1983, the King launched his royal project by urging the Prince of Songkhla University to research biodiesel production from palm fruits in the southern province of Krabi.
Consequently, the university generated around 110 litres of biofuel per day, sourced from crushed crude palm oil. The biofuel was blended with pure diesel to fill the fuel tanks of cars being used in several royal projects in rural areas.
His Majesty's resourceful idea was further borne out in the expansion and commercialisation of the project by oil retailers PTT and Bangchak, who, in cooperation with the Energy Ministry, played major roles in introducing renewable energy to Thailand's economy.
The initiative was also widely admired by not only Thais, but also by the international community: His Majesty the King's biofuel project was awarded the "Brussels Eureka 2001" prize in Belgium.
In 1985, the King would also initiate another project in Chidlada Royal Palace, which was recognised as a comprehensive agricultural learning centre to cultivate new technology and developments to help support Thai farmers.
His Majesty provided an initial budget of 925,500 baht to energy specialists to study the production of sugar-cane ethanol to blend with pure benzene, to reduce imports of expensive crude oil.
In 1986, the first small ethanol production plant was built in the palace, with a production capacity of only 2.8 litres per hour. Over the years, the plant has been adapted to produce pure ethanol from molasses, suitable for commercialisation.
During 1985-87, the project was passed on to PTT and Bangchak to spearhead the launch of the new biofuel onto the Thai energy market.
Sustainable energy was initially launched in only a few petrol stations located on major highways, before gradual expansion of pumps all across the country.
The success of the King's initiatives has made the annual import of millions of litres of crude oil unnecessary, contributing directly to the country's energy security.
Moreover, His Majesty's initiative loaned itself to direct support of millions of poor farmers in alternative biofuel crops that helped increase their incomes.
Biofuel and Renewable EnergyWith His Majesty the King's astute foresight, he recognised more than two decades ago that the world was running out of fossil fuels and Thailand, as a net importer of oil, would be hit hard.In 1983, the King launched his royal project by urging the Prince of Songkhla University to research biodiesel production from palm fruits in the southern province of Krabi.Consequently, the university generated around 110 litres of biofuel per day, sourced from crushed crude palm oil. The biofuel was blended with pure diesel to fill the fuel tanks of cars being used in several royal projects in rural areas.His Majesty's resourceful idea was further borne out in the expansion and commercialisation of the project by oil retailers PTT and Bangchak, who, in cooperation with the Energy Ministry, played major roles in introducing renewable energy to Thailand's economy.The initiative was also widely admired by not only Thais, but also by the international community: His Majesty the King's biofuel project was awarded the "Brussels Eureka 2001" prize in Belgium.In 1985, the King would also initiate another project in Chidlada Royal Palace, which was recognised as a comprehensive agricultural learning centre to cultivate new technology and developments to help support Thai farmers.His Majesty provided an initial budget of 925,500 baht to energy specialists to study the production of sugar-cane ethanol to blend with pure benzene, to reduce imports of expensive crude oil.In 1986, the first small ethanol production plant was built in the palace, with a production capacity of only 2.8 litres per hour. Over the years, the plant has been adapted to produce pure ethanol from molasses, suitable for commercialisation.During 1985-87, the project was passed on to PTT and Bangchak to spearhead the launch of the new biofuel onto the Thai energy market.Sustainable energy was initially launched in only a few petrol stations located on major highways, before gradual expansion of pumps all across the country.The success of the King's initiatives has made the annual import of millions of litres of crude oil unnecessary, contributing directly to the country's energy security.Moreover, His Majesty's initiative loaned itself to direct support of millions of poor farmers in alternative biofuel crops that helped increase their incomes.
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