Tag: Philippines

Japanese company seeks to produce SAF from coconut oil in the Philippines

Japanese company seeks to produce SAF from coconut oil in the Philippines

June 23, 2025 |

In the Philippines, Japanese conglomerate Swung Inc. held a follow-up meeting with the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), pushing forward discussions on their patented organic fertilizer technology and potential ventures into Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production from coconut-derived products. The high-level meeting, held at the PCA Central Office, underscores the growing international interest in the Philippines’ […]

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Philippine governor’s family to invest $53.7M in coconute-based biodiesel production

Philippine governor’s family to invest $53.7M in coconute-based biodiesel production

May 1, 2025 |

In the Philippines, MindaNews reports the company owned by the family of South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. plans to invest $53.7 million into coconut-based biodiesel production. The company currently produces activated carbon, a high-value product derived from coconut shells, for water filtration, air purification, health care, food, metal extraction, and gold purification. Instead of […]

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Corn production in Indonesia to be disrupted by rains, report finds

Corn production in Indonesia to be disrupted by rains, report finds

January 13, 2025 |

In the Philippines, Business World reported that bad weather conditions are expected to disrupt corn production this year after rains forced some farmers to alter their planting schedules, according to the Philippine Maize Federation, Inc. (PhilMaize). “Bad weather, typhoons, and heavy rains caused delays in planting in some areas. There are some that have completed […]

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BCDA conducts study for proposed waste-to-energy facility in Tarlac

BCDA conducts study for proposed waste-to-energy facility in Tarlac

January 13, 2025 |

In the Philippines, PNA reported that the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) said it is conducting a study for a proposed waste-to-energy facility in Tarlac as part of initiatives to adopt this technology in its properties in Central Luzon. The BCDA said that adopting this kind of technology offers a solution to the twin […]

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Largest Philippines biodiesel producer repurposing factory to boost volumes as B3 launched

Largest Philippines biodiesel producer repurposing factory to boost volumes as B3 launched

September 30, 2024 |

In the Philippines, D&L Industries, Inc., the parent company of the country’s largest biodiesel maker Chemrez Technologies Inc., is ready to repurpose its existing factory lines in Quezon City to cater to the higher biofuel demand in the country with the implementation of a Department of Energy (DOE) circular starting Oct. 1. Chemrez president Dean […]

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MMDA eyes waste-to-energy incinerators to combat Manila’s flooding crisis

MMDA eyes waste-to-energy incinerators to combat Manila’s flooding crisis

August 13, 2024 |

In The Philippines, Manila Standard reports the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority, faced with the growing issue of garbage-induced flooding in Metro Manila, is exploring the use of waste-to-energy incinerators as a potential solution. MMDA Chairman Romando Artes revealed that a World Bank-funded feasibility study is underway to assess the viability of this technology. “If we […]

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Philippines to kick off SAF roadmap development in July

Philippines to kick off SAF roadmap development in July

June 27, 2024 |

In the Philippines, Power Philippines News reports the Department of Energy is expected to kick off next month the development of a sustainable aviation fuels roadmap. Together with the DOE, the Department of Science and Technology has launched a call for research proposals to better understand SAF and help to inform the policy and regulation […]

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Philippines introduces increasing biodiesel blend up to 5% by October 2026

Philippines introduces increasing biodiesel blend up to 5% by October 2026

May 20, 2024 |

In the Philippines, following the recommendations by the National Biofuels Board (NBB), the Department of Energy has released guidelines for adopting a higher biofuels blend. This move aims to decrease dependence on imported fuels, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and bolster the local biodiesel and bioethanol sectors. Under the new guidelines outlined in Department Circular No. […]

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Report shows benefits of Philippines pushing to E20 mandate

Report shows benefits of Philippines pushing to E20 mandate

May 16, 2024 |

In the Philippines, PhilStar Global newspaper reports the country could save $ million annually by increasing its ethanol blend to 20% from the current 10%, data from an USDA Foreign Agricultural Service report shows. The higher blend could also lower fuel prices by 4%. Even increasing the blend to just 15% could see a 2% […]

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Philippine Government in talks with Airbus for carbon removal initiative

Philippine Government in talks with Airbus for carbon removal initiative

March 17, 2024 |

In the Philippines, Philippine News Agency reported that negotiations between the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and Airbus are underway for a potential collaboration on carbon removal initiative. “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has obtained a commitment from giant aerospace company Airbus to work with the Department of Transportation on the use of modern technologies for biofuels […]

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