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E3S Web Conf.
Volume 705, 2026
Advances in Renewable Energy & Electric Vehicles (AREEV-2026) (under the aegis of ICETE 2026 Multi-Conference Platform)
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| Article Number | 01001 | |
| Number of page(s) | 6 | |
| Section | Advances in Renewable Energy Systems | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/e3sconf/202670501001 | |
| Published online | 15 April 2026 | |
Lifecycle Assessment of Bioenergy Production from Waste Cooking Oil: A Review and Case Study
1 COE Robotics & Sensing Technologies, Multimedia University, 63100 Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia
2 Institute of Sustainable Energy and Resources Sciences, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, 32610 Seri Iskandar, Perak, Malaysia
3 Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN), Putrajaya Campus, Jalan Kajang - Puchong, 43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
4 Universiti Kuala Lumpur Malaysia France, Institute Section 14, Jalan Damai, Seksyen 14, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
* Corresponding author: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Abstract
This paper presents a comprehensive review of the life cycle assessment (LCA) of biofuel production from waste cooking oil (WCO). It consolidates previous findings on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, revealing that WCO-based biofuels can achieve a minimum of 30% reduction compared to conventional diesel. The study also examines the policy landscape influencing WCO biofuel production, highlighting key regulatory drivers and barriers. Recommendations are proposed to stimulate industry growth and support sustainable biofuel adoption. The findings underscore the potential of WCO biofuels as a viable low-carbon alternative in the transition to cleaner energy systems. Finally, the paper concludes with preliminary findings of an inter-university project involving the use of biodiesel derived from WCO in fishing boats in Malaysia.
© The Authors, published by EDP Sciences, 2026
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