Area
Turkey
Commodity Group
Biofuels
Commodity
Biodiesel
Date
01/01/2018
Policy Category
Renewable energy
Policy Instrument
Biofuel policy
Description
Introduced mandatory blending of transport diesel with 0.5 percent biodiesel.
Notes
On 1 January 2018, mandatory blending of transport diesel with 0.5 percent biodiesel has become effective nation-wide. Based on domestic diesel consumption of about 22.3 million tonnes, biodiesel uptake would amount to approximately 115 000 tonnes per year. Reportedly, refiners acquiring biodiesel would be entitled to excise duty exemptions. The countrys installed biodiesel production capacity is reported at 235 000 tonnes.
