AreaJamaica

Commodity GroupBiofuels

CommodityBiodiesel

Date01/06/2017

Policy CategoryRenewable energy

Policy InstrumentBiofuel policy

DescriptionSupported the development and commercial launch of castor oil-based biodiesel, with a view to cut the country’s energy import bill and contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions.

NotesThe state-owned Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica has developed diesel containing 5 percent of castor oil-based methylesther and is testing the biodiesel on motor vehicles. Reportedly, the Jamaican Government is envisaging the introduction of transport biodiesel, with a view to cut the country’s energy import bill and contribute to the reduction of GHG emissions.