Fry to Fly: Thailand’s Innovative Fuel Exchange Turns Used Cooking Oil into Gasoline
A leading Thai oil corporation, Bangchak Corporation, has introduced an innovative programme enabling individuals to swap used cooking oil for regular-grade diesel or gasohol, offering relief to the escalating cost of living. Billed as the “Fry to Fly – 2 litres for 1 litre” campaign, it is set to run from April 6-30, with several service stations across Bangkok and neighbouring provinces participating.
Under this initiative, consumers are invited to bring in 2 liters of used cooking oil, which can be exchanged for 1 liter of either diesel or gasohol fuel on the spot. The offer, however, does not extend to premium fuel grades.
The campaign is a continuation of Bangchak Corporation’s ongoing efforts to repurpose used cooking oil into sustainable aviation fuel. With this new initiative, the company seeks to provide more immediate, daily benefits to consumers by transforming domestic waste into usable transport fuel. This is particularly crucial in the current climate of increasing energy prices, largely spurred by geopolitical tensions and conflicts in the Middle East.
Each participant can exchange up to 20 liters of used cooking oil, with the conversion rate set at 1 kilogram of used oil per liter for ease of computation. Fifteen Bangchak service stations in Bangkok, Samut Prakan, Nonthaburi, and Pathum Thani are taking part in this pioneering project.
Questions & Answers
What is the “Fry to Fly – 2 litres for 1 litre” campaign about?
The campaign allows consumers to exchange 2 liters of used cooking oil for 1 liter of regular-grade diesel or gasohol fuel at participating Bangchak service stations.
What is the purpose of this initiative?
This initiative is designed to provide direct, everyday benefits to consumers by transforming waste into usable transport fuel, especially during a time of escalating energy costs.
What is the limit on the quantity of used cooking oil that can be exchanged?
Each participant can exchange up to 20 liters of used cooking oil under this campaign.