Bangkok Industrial Gas (BIG) has joined hands with Star Petroleum Refining (SPRC), which is affiliated to Chevron company, to implement the "clean fuel" initiative in an effort to raise its refining standards to meet the Euro IV requirements.
Piyabut Charuphen, managing director of Bangkok Industrial Gas, which is a part of the Air Products and Chemical group of companies, said this collaboration provides BIG the opportunity to showcase its expertise and leadership in hydrogen technology, which will play a crucial role in the programme.
The Euro III standard has been enforced in Thailand since 2005. The National Environment Board has now resolved that fuels and newly manufactured cars shall follow the Euro-IV standard with effect from January 1, 2012.
The new standard will help reduce air pollution and will be in line with automotive manufacturing technology. This will lead to a new generation of vehicles in Thailand that release less pollution into the atmosphere while having a higher level of operating efficiency.