In Indonesia, Reuters reports that the country will roll out its 50% blending mandate on July 1 as planned after fuel test results released last week showed positive results. Rolling out B50 is meant to reduce, and potentially eliminate, fossil diesel imports, with the B40 during H1 and B50 during H2 expected to reduce import […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% as traders reacted positively to Indonesia’s planned rollout of a 50% biodiesel blending mandate (B50) and ethanol-blended gasoline beginning July 1. The policy is expected to increase demand for palm oil, improving near-term market sentiment. Additional support came from stronger vegetable oil markets […]
In Indonesia, Antara news agency reports the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) together with Sub Holding PTPN III (Persero), PTPN IV PalmCo developed Bio-Compressed Biomethane Gas based on palm waste as an alternative to LPG to strengthen energy security and renewable energy mix. The joint project of BRIN is focused on the treatment of […]
In Indonesia, Pertamina and LanzaTech signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop technology-based low-carbon energy solutions focusing on the development of waste to fuel technology, especially the conversion of urban waste into ethanol through the fermentation process. This initiative is expected to answer the challenges of waste management while opening new opportunities in the […]
In Indonesia, Hydrocarbon Processing reports the country has consumed 3.4 billion liters of biodiesel under its current 40% blending mandate so far during this year, with the mandate set to rise to 50% on July 1, during which time there will be a three month transition period. Before the B50 mandate was set, the forecast […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Globe newspaper reports Toyota plans to break ground on a 60 million liter per year ethanol plant it is developing with Pertamina to help the country achieve its ethanol blending goals, complementing its energy independence from diesel through its B50 mandate. Part of the project includes a 6,000 ha sorghum plantation […]
In Indonesia, Kumparan Bisnes reports PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk officially established strategic collaboration. This cooperation was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital infrastructure with low-carbon energy supply. The initiative is a concrete step between the two parties in accelerating the […]
In Indonesia, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., PT Hasnur Group Indonesia, Hanwa Co., Ltd., NH Foods Ltd., Four Pride Management Pte. Ltd., and SPIL Ventures announced the formation of a consortium to launch a pilot cultivation project for Pongamia, a plant known for its oil-bearing seeds, in Tapin Regency, South Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. The consortium will […]
In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) to strengthen collaboration in bioethanol development in Indonesia through joint studies, knowledge exchange, and capacity building initiatives. This collaboration focuses on strengthening capabilities through knowledge exchange, capacity building, and the adoption of […]
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 […]
