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Developing a B20 fuel quality standard

The Australian Government is currently considering introducing a fuel quality standard for diesel biodiesel blend (B20) automotive fuel under the Fuel Quality Standards Act 2000 (the Act).

Public consultation

Discussion paper

A technical discussion paper on setting a fuel quality standard for diesel biodiesel blend (B20) automotive fuel under the Act was released by the department on 23 March 2012. The paper outlined possible parameters, limits and test methods that could be used by the department to determine compliance for the B20 standard.

The purpose of this technical discussion paper was to seek formal comment from stakeholders on the proposed diesel biodiesel blend (B20) automotive fuel quality standard under the Act prior to the introduction of the proposed standard.

Download the discussion paper

• Developing a B20 fuel quality standard: A discussion paper for consultation covering the selection, specification and test methods for a B20 fuel quality standard (PDF - 1 MB) |  (Word - 254 KB)

Written submissions on matters relating to the proposed standards were invited by 4 May 2012. The department would like to thank all those who provided submissions.