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Is B50 Safe for Diesel Engines? Here’s What USU’s Mechanical Engineering Expert Says

B50 — a blend of 50% palm-based biodiesel (FAME) and 50% fossil diesel that becomes mandatory starting July 1, 2026 — has proven safe across roughly 80–90% of technical test parameters, though that's no absolute guarantee for every engine; the trade-off is a slight rise in fuel consumption, around 1–3% compared to B40. The biggest risk isn't B50 itself, but rather dirty tanks, aging filters, and poor maintenance, so the key remains the same: use fuel from official channels, and keep tanks, filters, and hoses clean through regular checks

USU Pencak Silat Team Achieves Outstanding Success, Brings Home Gold Medal and Best Fighter Award

The Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) Pencak Silat Team delivered another outstanding performance by winning one gold medal, four silver medals, two bronze medals, and the Best Female Fighter award at the North Sumatra Open Pencak Silat Tournament.

USU Holds University Asset Management Socialization to Strengthen Infrastructure Governance

USU Makes a Global Leap, Rises to the 401+ Rank in the THE Impact Rankings 2026

Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) has advanced to the 401+ global rank in the THE Impact Rankings 2026, reflecting the University's commitment to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through education, research, innovation, and community engagement.