In Malaysia, Free Malaysia Today reports the government is planning to roll out the B15 blending mandate from June 1 in response to geopolitical tensions that have increased fossil fuel costs. Similar to Indonesia, the country has been contemplating a quick ramp up to 50% biodiesel in the next two to three years with B20 […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian Business Post reports the country’s fertilizer producer Pupuk Indonesia will build two methanol plants to support the pending biodiesel blending mandate increase to 50% from July 1 in an effort to reduce import dependence on the key biodiesel production ingredient. The country currently imports 1.5 million metric tons of methanol annually […]
In Indonesia, Antara news agency reports that 3.5 million metric tons of crude palm oil is being set aside by the government to facilitate the introduction of 50% biodiesel blending set to begin on July 1, bringing the total to 5.3 million tons including the already alotted volumes. Despite the increased volume destined for blending, […]
In Indonesia, a number of palm oil stakeholders emphasized the importance of ensuring the productivity of oil palm plantations in the upstream sector and sufficient availability of palm oil supply as raw material in downstream sector before implementing the national mandatory program of biodiesel 50 percent (B50). The issue of palm oil availability was highlighted […]
In Indonesia, Palm Oil Magazine reports the country’s competition commission is concerned the government’s plans to boost biodiesel blending to 50% will create unfair competition and impact the price of fresh fruit bunches. With Malaysia at the ready to step in and supply palm oil if the Indonesia’s blending program is too strict, the commission […]
In Indonesia, Palm Oil Magazine reports the country estimates by raising its biodiesel blending mandate to 50%, demand would increase to 2 billion liters of annual crude palm oil consumption compared to the 1.34 billion liters currently consumed under B35. The blend is set to go to 40% by January 2025. Domestic production is currently […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) expressed concern over challenges facing the palm oil industries in the implementation of biodiesel 50 percent (B50) program amid the continually stagnant production of palm oil in Indonesia. GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono said that the implementation of B50 mandatory policy is potential to reduce palm oil exports […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the new incoming president wants to implement a B50 mandate by early next year in an effort to save the country $20 billion annually in fuel imports. The country already announced last week that it would implement B40 in early 2025 while it has begun B50 trials. The national palm oil […]
In Indonesia, the government continues to make efforts to ensure the availability of energy and easy public access to energy, including B50 biodiesel energy at affordable prices but still paying attention to environmental protection. The challenge for developing B50 biodiesel in the future is not only in fulfilling raw materials from CPO but in the […]
In Malaysia, The Star reports Indonesia has started testing to prepare for the implementation of its “B50” biodiesel mandate, which aims to blend 50% palm oil-based biodiesel with conventional diesel. This initiative, set to build on the current B35 program, is one of the most ambitious biofuel mandates globally. The new mandate is part of […]
