In Vietnam, Hyosung has achieved production of 50,000 metric tons per year of biobased 1,4-butanediol by fermenting sugars derived from sugarcane. Bio-BDO is supplied to the company’s Dong Nai operations and converted into polytetramethylene ether glycol, a key intermediate used to manufacture regen™ BIO spandex, also known as elastane. As part of a planned $1 billion […]
In Vietnam, the Investor reports Binh Son Refining and Petrochemical (BSR) is exploring long-term ethanol supply cooperation with China’s SDIC Biotech as Vietnam’s nationwide E10 rollout drives demand. Ethanol consumption is estimated at 80,000–100,000 cubic meters per month, while domestic production capacity is only about 25,000 cubic meters, leaving a roughly 75,000-cubic-meter monthly shortfall to […]
In Vietnam, FatHopes Energy and PVOIL establish a strategic partnership to transform Used Cooking Oil (UCO) into a source of renewable energy, supporting them to meet their SAF aspirations via the proprietary technology and the upcoming refinery. In a landmark milestone for Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition, FatHopes Energy, a Malaysian pioneer in traceable waste-based […]
In Vietnam, the Investor reports Duc Giang Chemicals Group plans to sell its 50,000-metric-ton-per-year ethanol plant in Lam Dong province, just two years after acquiring and reviving the facility. The company said the business has made only a limited contribution to revenue and authorized management to seek buyers and complete the sale in 2026. Duc […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam News reports the country may need to spend around $1 billion annually importing ethanol to support its nationwide E10 biofuel mandate, which begins June 1. E10 fuel contains 10% ethanol and 90% gasoline, and demand is expected to rise sharply once the policy takes effect. The Ministry of Industry and Trade estimates […]
In Vietnam, Viet News Agency reports that after a long shutdown, Vietnam’s Dung Quat bio-ethanol plant resumed operations in early 2026 and produced its first batch of E100 ethanol. Operated by BSR-BF, the restart followed maintenance and repairs completed through a partnership signed in 2025. The plant has reached about 75% capacity and aims to […]
In Vietnam, VNA News reports the on again-off again Dung Quat ethanol plant is set to begin full operations this month as the country seeks to reduce its exposure to volatile fuel markets and implement its E10 mandate with domestic supply. The facility came online in January to begin its ramp up to full capacity, […]
In Vietnam, recent policy changes in Malaysia and Vietnam have opened significant market opportunities for U.S. producers, underscoring the region’s support for ethanol’s utility as a clean, affordable energy source. Last week, the Vietnam Ministry of Industry & Trade announced a new roadmap for fuel ethanol use that will expand the country’s ethanol integration to […]
In Vietnam, Vietnam News reports the government plans to implement 10% ethanol blending in gasoline by June 2026, half a year later than originally planned. The delay is meant to give suppliers and consumers more time to prepare for the roll out. On August 1, the country’s two largest fuel retailers launched an E10 pilot […]
In Vietnam, The Investor reports that PetroVietnam officials have met with leaders from FS to discuss partnership for ethanol production and distribution ahead of the government’s new E10 blending mandate. PetroVietnam has restarted the Dung Quat Bio-Ethanol Plant with a capacity of 100 million liters per year, a project that received significant government funding but […]
