Farmers in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand, are using oil collected from Dipterocarpus alatus trees to fuel tractors instead of diesel as an alternative to the fuel scarcity situation.
According to report, drilling holes 15 to 20 centimeters deep into the wood of 15-year-old Dipterocarpus alatus trees yields “Dipterocarpus alatus oil.” After inserting rubber hoses and plastic bottles into the holes, the holes are carefully sealed with putty to keep air out. After two to three days, the oil is allowed to pour into the bottles, producing roughly 500–600 milliliters.
The clear part of the oil is consumed once it naturally settles. It can be combined 50-50 with diesel or utilized in low-speed engines like walking tractors (100% purity). It is perfect for contemporary farmers because tests reveal enhanced engine performance and dramatically lower fuel expenses.
In order to motivate farmers to grow more trees for use as renewable energy, the Sufficiency Economy Learning Center of the Phiman Subdistrict Administrative Organization, Na Kae District, Nakhon Phanom Province, is seeding the cultivation of Dipterocarpus alatus seedlings.
