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Thai Cabinet Encourages CNG, Ethanol, Biodiesel Use

21 April 2005

Thailand’s Cabinet approved proposals by the Ministry of Energy that encourage the use of natural gas, gasohol (95% gasoline, 5% ethanol) and biodiesel as alternative fuels for vehicles.

The plan includes tax incentives for motorists using NGV; more gasohol pumps at retail gasoline stations; and an increase in palm tree cultivation for the production of biodiesel.

The government is also encouraging a 10% reduction in industrial energy usage 2009 through the use of tax incentives.

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