Rice Bran Oil-Derived Biodiesel Fuel Tested in Airport Ground Vehicles at Yamagata Airport
Five parties, including JAL, have begun testing biodiesel fuel made from rice bran oil byproducts in ground vehicles at Yamagata Airport.
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Japan Airlines (JAL), Showa Sangyo, Boso Oil & Fat, PhytoChemical Products, and Tohoku University have launched a demonstration project using biodiesel fuel (BDF) derived from rice bran oil byproducts in towing tractors at Yamagata Airport. This BDF is produced using Tohoku University's 'ion-exchange resin method,' marking the world's first use of such fuel in airport vehicles. The project will run until May 2027 to evaluate driving performance and vehicle impact, aiming to promote decarbonization and establish a sustainable supply chain.
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Why is this being tested at Yamagata Airport?
It offers significant temperature variations for testing and is close to Tohoku University.