(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) Ethanol could generate significant cost savings while boosting octane in fuel supplies in Indonesia. That’s the
Malaysia
Back TO HOMEPrimary Industries Ministry, Palm Oil Board to Sign MoU with Tsinghua University on Biofuel Research
(Bernama/Malay Mail) The Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) and the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) will sign a memorandum of understanding
May 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia Set to Raise Domestic Palm Biofuel Use - Trade Ministry
(Today Online) Malaysia is expected to allow for a higher percentage of palm biodiesel blends over the next few decades, the
May 27, 2019 Read Full Article
Norway’s Use of Palm Oil Biodiesel Sees Massive Drop
(Rainforest Foundation Norway) Norway’s consumption of palm oil biodiesel saw a 70 percent drop from 2017 to 2018. “A big win
May 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Titan Warns EU Limits on Biofuel Use Will Backfire
(Bloomberg Quint) Franky Widjaja, head of one of the world’s biggest palm plantation companies, warned that the European Union’s plans to
May 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Teresa Kok Announces RM5m for B10 Biodiesel Insurance
by Ida Nadirah Ibrahim (Malay Mail) The federal government has allocated RM5 million insurance for vehicles fuelled with B10 biodiesel, which
April 30, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia Can Help Reduce Aviation Industry Carbon Footprint with Palm Oil Biofuel, Says Teresa Kok
by Yiswaree Palansamy (Malay Mail) Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said the ministry is planning to produce biofuel using palm oil
April 29, 2019 Read Full Article
Palm Oil May Be Blended in Jet Fuel as Study Shows Suitable
by Afiq Aziz (The Malaysian Reserve) ... The aviation sector can play a crucial role in boosting Malaysian palm oil, which
April 19, 2019 Read Full Article
Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station : Fats and Oils Program Receives Industry Support for Teaching and Targeted Short Courses
by Dr. Joya Mannan (Market Screener/Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station) Dr. Mohammad Alam, head of the Fats and Oils Program at the
April 10, 2019 Read Full Article
Ivory Coast Hopes to Squeeze the Profits from Palm Oil
(BBC News) The palm oil industry originated in West Africa but is now dominated by massive plantations in South-East Asia. The
April 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Insight: US Ethanol Moving to China by Various Means, Including Ship-to-Ship Transfers
by Clare Pennington, Izham Ahmad, Steven McGinn (ICIS) Trans-shipments of ethanol from the US to China are taking place in renewed efforts
March 28, 2019 Read Full Article
As German Imports Spike, UFOP Fears Add’l Pressure from Indonesia
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)/Biodiesel Magazine) Imports of biodiesel to Germany increased sharply in 2018. The rise was
March 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Brazil’s GranBio Acquires USA’s American Process
by Helena Taveres Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... The acquisition of American Process Inc’s technologies, intellectual property portfolio and physical assets strengthens
March 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia Threatens WTO Case over Dropping Biofuel
(Reuters/The Express Tribune) Malaysia on Saturday threatened to bring a World Trade Organisation (WTO) challenge if the European Union goes ahead
March 18, 2019 Read Full Article
EU Sets Limits on Palm Oil in Biofuels as Trade War Looms
by Ewa Krukowska (Bloomberg Quint) The European Union set new criteria for the use of palm oil in biofuels in a balancing
March 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia's Participation in the Stakeholder Meeting on High and Low Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) Risk Biofuels under the Recast of the Renewable Energy Directive (EU RED II)
(Malaysia Ministry of Primary Industries) 1. The Ministry of Primary Industries led by the Secretary General, YBhg. Dato’ Dr. Tan Yew
March 08, 2019 Read Full Article
Attis Industries Looks to Expand Production and Add Approximately $160M in Revenues with Recent Acquisition: Management Aims to Setup a World-Class Green Tech Campus in New York
(Attis Industries/Globe Newswire) The Company aims to harness their proprietary technology through multiple biomass processing facilities to cater to the rising
March 05, 2019 Read Full Article
QSR to Turn Oil Waste into Biofuel
By Eric Quah (The Star) QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd, the operator of KFC and Pizza Hut restaurants, has signed a
March 05, 2019 Read Full Article
Indonesian Candidates Find Common Ground in Support for Palm Oil
by Basten Gokkon (Mongabay/Eco-Business) Environmental activists have criticised Indonesia’s two presidential candidates, Joko Widodo and Prabowo Subianto, for not addressing the negative
February 25, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia, France to Hold Dialogues for Better Understanding of Palm Oil
(Bernama/Borneo Post) Malaysia and France will hold joint dialogues and strengthen engagements to promote better understanding of the palm oil industry,
February 21, 2019 Read Full Article
Biotech Startup Turns Palm Waste into High-Value Chemicals
by Akane Okutse, (Nikkei Asian Review) Japanese biotechnology startup Green Earth Institute is set to expand into Southeast Asia with plans
February 20, 2019 Read Full Article
Aviation Biofuels Made from Wastes and Residues Cannot Be Scaled Up New Report Shows
(BiofuelWatch) BiofuelWatch report about aviation biofuel producer WorldEnergy boosts fears that large-scale biofuel use for aircraft would have to rely on
February 12, 2019 Read Full Article
Long, Strange Trip: How U.S. Ethanol Reaches China Tariff-Free
by Chris Prentice and A. Ananthalakshmi (Reuters) In June, the High Seas tanker ship loaded up on ethanol in Texas and set
February 07, 2019 Read Full Article
Palm Oil’s Loss May Be U.S. Soybean Gain in EU Biofuel Rule (1)
by Stephen Gardner (Bloomberg) European Union must propose rule on biofuel crops that cause deforestation or other land-use change by Feb. 1; Palm
January 24, 2019 Read Full Article
Airports, Airlines Join Putrajaya’s Fight against Anti-Palm Oil Lobby
(MSN News) The Malaysian aviation industry has joined the government’s efforts to counter the anti-palm oil campaign in Europe, with airports
January 23, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia Plans to Double Palm Oil Use in Biodiesel by 2020 - Government
by Joseph Sipalan (Market Screener/Reuters) Malaysia plans to double the mix of palm oil in its biodiesel programme by 2020 in a
January 18, 2019 Read Full Article
Total Says French Palm Oil Curb Threatens Biofuel Facility
(The Star) French energy group Total said a move by lawmakers to exclude palm oil from raw materials approved for use
January 15, 2019 Read Full Article
The World Has Loads of Sustainable Palm Oil... But No One Wants It
by Anuradha Raghu (Bloomberg) Certified variety costs more and buyers won’t pay premium; Only half of the sustainable output is actually being
January 14, 2019 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates around the World 2019
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today (January 1, 2019) releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and
January 02, 2019 Read Full Article
Malaysia Says Norway Move to Ban Palm-Based Biodiesel Could Hinder EFTA Trade Talks
(Reuters/Investing.com) Norway's plans to ban biofuels containing palm oil from 2020 are set to provide a major obstacle to long-running trade
December 28, 2018 Read Full Article
Malaysia, Indonesia, Colombia to Meet over French Anti-Palm Oil Vote
(Free Malaysia Today/Bernama) Malaysia is scheduled to hold a meeting with Indonesia and Colombia in Jakarta next February to discuss the
December 26, 2018 Read Full Article
Enemy Submarine Detecting Microorganisms, Algae-Based Polymers, Edible Antimicrobial Film, Limestone-Based Bags, Soybean Oil Based Road Sealant: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of December 26th
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of bioeconomy invention and change continues at a frenetic pace. Here are the top
December 26, 2018 Read Full Article
Direct Electrolysis Has Mixed Results for Extracting Fuel Sources from Microalgae
(Universiti Malaysia Sabah/Phys.Org) Researchers are investigating ways to improve biodiesel production by using electrical fields to break open microalgae cells with
December 18, 2018 Read Full Article
The Malaysian Biodiesel Mandate - Outlook to 2020: Growth Opportunities & Companies to Action
(GlobeNewswire/ResearchAndMarkets.com) The "Malaysian Biodiesel Mandate"report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This study offers a detailed overview of the biodiesel mandate in Malaysia and the
December 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Mahathir Throws out B20 Biodiesel Challenge
by Amar Shah Mohsen (Sun Daily) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has challenged Malaysia to emulate Indonesia’s move to introduce a higher biodiesel
December 11, 2018 Read Full Article
Petrol Companies Have Two Months to Switch to B10 Biodiesel
(Sun Daily) Petroleum companies have two months to switch from the current B7 (a blend of 7% palm methyl ester and
December 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Virtual NGO Making Waves with Online Petition against Palm Oil in Europe
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, virtual NGO SumOfUs has gathered nearly 75,000 signatures on a digital petition demanding the
November 21, 2018 Read Full Article
Analysis of High and Low Indirect Land-Use Change Definitions in European Union Renewable Fuel Policy
by Stephanie Searle & Jacopo Giuntoli (International Council on Clean Transportation) The European Union (EU) will continue incentivizing the use of
November 21, 2018 Read Full Article
France Sets Out Plan to End 'Imported Deforestation'
(France 24 with Reuters) France set out plans on Wednesday to tackle deforestation around the world, saying it would look to
November 15, 2018 Read Full Article
China Seen Importing US Ethanol via Alternative Routes Amid Trade War
by Srijan Kanoi (S&P Global Platts) China has switched to importing US ethanol via alternative routes since the US-China trade war
November 15, 2018 Read Full Article
ZSL Report Finds Palm Oil Companies’ Commitments Lacking
(Zoological Society of London) World’s largest survey of palm oil producers and traders finds lack of assurance in tackling forest loss. Zero-deforestation
November 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Just in from ABLC: The Digest's 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Hot Technologies and Their Examples
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Each year at ABLC, we have had the great fortune to have in our opening panel
November 12, 2018 Read Full Article
'Cheaper to Use Biodiesel Now'
(New Straits Times) Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said at current low palm oil pricing, it is cheaper for trucks and
November 01, 2018 Read Full Article
Olivia Petroleum Carries out First Biodiesel Shipment at Cádiz Port in 15 Years
(Ports Europe/Dairio del Puerto) The Free Trade Zone of Cádiz has recovered energy product traffic operations, absent since 2003, thanks to
October 30, 2018 Read Full Article
EU to Engage Local Palm Oil Industry Stakeholders in Talks, Plantations Visits
(AFIQ AZIZ/The Malaysian Reserve) The visit is aimed to provide the EU delegations with a clearer and first-hand exposure
October 19, 2018 Read Full Article
Fat Profits: Asian Traders Cash in as Europe Thirsts for Waste Oils
(The Star) Once surreptitiously dumped down drains in the dead of night, Asia’s used cooking oil is fast becoming one of
October 11, 2018 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Won't Pose Risk to Vehicle Engines, Says Indonesian Producer
(MalaysiaKini/Bernama) There should be no concern that the use of biodiesel will affect vehicle engines as proven by the implementation of
September 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Pain-Relieving Yarns, Dissolvable Plastic Made out of Algae, Probiotic Nutrition from Soy Waste, Squid-Inspired Smart Materials. Illinois Okays Hemp Cultivation: The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the Week of September 5th
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The pace of invention and change is just too strong, we’ve realized, to highlight annual or
September 07, 2018 Read Full Article
Govt Enlists FGV's Help to Assist Smallholders Get MSPO Certification
by V. Ragananthini (Sun Daily) Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok said the ministry will assist FGV Holdings Bhd in attracting investors to
September 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Birth of an Industrial Sugars Giant? Sugars in Focus in Leaf Resources, Petronas Agreement
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) We hear from Australia and Malaysia that PETRONAS Chemicals Group and Leaf Resources inked a Memorandum
September 04, 2018 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Watchdog Urged to Take 'Giant Leap' to Save Forests
by Michael Taylor (Thomson Reuters Foundation) Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil must include a commitment to zero deforestation in new standards,
August 28, 2018 Read Full Article
Indonesia Revises Palm Crop Fund Rules to Back Biodiesel Drive
by Bernadette Christina Munthe and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesia made public on Tuesday a revised regulation that gives the country’s palm
August 24, 2018 Read Full Article
Chinese Investors Look to Set up Biodiesel Production in Malaysia
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, Chinese investors are keen to set up bio-processing businesses including a Beijing Sanju Environmental
August 23, 2018 Read Full Article
Oil’s Relentless Price Climb Brings Advanced Biofuels Back in Vogue
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) For several years now we have seen a significant number of players pivoting from biofuels towards
August 09, 2018 Read Full Article
Belgium Urges Malaysia to Open Diplomatic Mission to EU to Lobby for Palm Oil
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, the Borneo Post reports that the Belgian ambassador to Malaysia suggested the country set up
August 02, 2018 Read Full Article
Malaysia to Implement B10 Biodiesel Programme by Mid-2019
by Emily Chow (Reuters) Malaysia will implement a higher biodiesel mandate from the second half of 2019, raising the minimum bio-content
July 19, 2018 Read Full Article
France: Palm Oil Sustainability Still a Concern for Consumers
by Rachel Lau (Borneo Post) Palm oil will not be discriminated as a biofuel in the European Union, but the oil’s sustainability
July 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Saying ‘No’ to Palm Oil Would Likely Displace, Not Halt Biodiversity Loss – IUCN report
(IUCN) Banning palm oil would most likely increase the production of other oil crops to meet demand for oil, displacing rather
July 11, 2018 Read Full Article
Teresa Kok’s Palm Oil Challenges
by Tan Xue Ying (The Edge) With numerous challenges dominating Malaysia’s palm oil industry, all eyes are on Teresa Kok as she
July 11, 2018 Read Full Article
Student Videos on Green Chemistry
(Yale University) Our Center hosted a student video competition at the 22nd Green Chemistry & Engineering conference in Portland, Oregon. The
July 09, 2018 Read Full Article
Sustainable Aviation Fuels Incentive under New EU Renewable Energy Directive Not Enough, Says IATA
(GreenAir Online) The EU Council, European Parliament and European Commission have agreed a new post-2020 regulatory framework that includes an EU-wide
June 25, 2018 Read Full Article
MPOC Elated on EU Palm Biofuel Ban
(Borneo Post) The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) is elated on the latest development in the European Union (EU) which deferred
June 20, 2018 Read Full Article
Chart of the Week (23) -- Argentina Accounts for Almost Two Thirds of EU Biodiesel Imports − Indonesia Is the Largest Palm Oil Exporter to the EU
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)) Biodiesel imports from Argentina have increased considerably over the past several months. In
June 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Palm Oil to Be Phased out as Biodiesel Feedstock?
by Cheryl Kalisch Gordon (Rabobank/The Land) A proposal to alter the EU’s overarching renewable energy policy has been announced, which would phase-out
June 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Zero-Waste Palm Oil Industry on the Horizon with New Technology
by Emma Lowry (University of Nottingham/Phys.Org) Engineers at the University of Nottingham Malaysia have developed new technology to help the global
May 23, 2018 Read Full Article
Ethanol Summit of The Asia Pacific Showcases Global Ethanol Opportunities
(GrainNet) Industry and government officials from 17 countries in Asia and Oceania are meeting with members of the U.S. ethanol industry
May 22, 2018 Read Full Article
Verdezyne, Ave Atque Vale
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From Southern California the report has arrived that Verdezyne is winding down as a company, and
May 16, 2018 Read Full Article
EU Needs to Rethink, Set Goals to Reduce Palm Oil in Biodiesel
by Sudheer Mopperthy (Asian Age) The EU adopted this new fuel with rigour and pledged that by 2020, 10 per cent of
April 06, 2018 Read Full Article
U.S. Locks in Anti-Dumping Duties on Biodiesel from Argentina, Indonesia
by Susan Heavey and Doina Chiacu (Reuters) The U.S. International Trade Commission said on Tuesday the dumping of biodiesel imports from
April 03, 2018 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Expand Domestic Biodiesel Use
(Jakarta Post) The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry plans to expand the use of biodiesel to 3.5 million kiloliters annually by
March 21, 2018 Read Full Article
Neste's Human Rights Program Making Gradual Impacts on Labor Issues within the Palm Oil Industry
(Neste Corporation) ... In order to truly have impacts in human rights, we have started identifying potential human rights issues and
March 13, 2018 Read Full Article
Defence Ministry Upholds 'Palm Oil First Call' in Proposed Jet Buy Deals with France
by Sangeetha Amarthalingam (The Edge Markets) The proposed palm biodiesel ban by the European Union (EU) parliament has bearings on negotiations
March 13, 2018 Read Full Article
Report on 8th ISCC Global Sustainability Conference; Presentations Published
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) Tuesday 20 February 2018, Brussels, Belgium high profile speakers discussed on the latest updates on a
March 12, 2018 Read Full Article
UIA Enters $70 Billion Development Deal with Malaysian Firm
by Bridget Asiimwe (The Observer) Uganda Investment Authority has entered a multi-billion deal with a Malaysian firm with an aim of
March 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Yay or Nay – Will EU Really Say No More Palm-Based Biodiesel?
by Helena Taveres Kennedy (Biofuels Digest) ... Environmental groups have long been against palm oil plantations on these crucial climate fighting
February 05, 2018 Read Full Article
Palm Oil to Be Phased out as Biodiesel Feedstock?
by Cheryl Kalisch Gordon (Rabobank/The Land) Only a month after the European Union confirmed Australian canola would satisfy the new
January 31, 2018 Read Full Article
Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand Ready to Retaliate on EU Palm Oil Ban
By Ooi Tee Ching (New Straits Times) Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand will retaliate if the EU’s ongoing discrimination and attack on
January 25, 2018 Read Full Article
Over 1,000 Protest against EU Move to Ban Palm Oil Biofuel
by Kenneth Tee (MalayMailOnline) About 1,700 Malaysian palm oil smallholders today rallied against the European Union’s (EU) move to remove palm
January 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Start Right, Finish Right: The Digest’s 2018 Multi-Slide Guide to Project Development for New Technology
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Scale-up. Everyone wants it, but how do you get it done, right, on-time, on-target, on-budget? How
January 17, 2018 Read Full Article
Commission Tells Malaysia Proposed Biofuel Policy Respects WTO Rules
by Sarantis Michalopoulos (EurActiv) The European Commission’s proposal for the recast of the Renewable Energy Directive is in compliance with the
January 12, 2018 Read Full Article
Top 10 Bioeconomy Predictions for 2018
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) A mere “The Year in Rewind” as we sail into 2018? Not the good ship Digest!
January 03, 2018 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2018
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the
January 02, 2018 Read Full Article
Oversupply of Biodiesel Worries Producers
(Bangkok Post) ... The commonly used biodiesel B100 reportedly has 13 factories producing 6.6 to 7 million litres a day, but
December 27, 2017 Read Full Article
Felda Protests EU's Ban on Palm Oil
by Zunaira Saieed (The Star) FELDA, which harbours the largest population of oil palm smallholders in Malaysia, fully condemns the discriminatory
December 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Top 10 Asia Bioeconomy Trends
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) With apologies to every other region around the world. we continue to see Asia as the
December 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Can the European Union Afford to Phase Out Conventional Biofuels?
by Michael Eggleston* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On November 7th, 2017, industrial experts, leaders and policy makers alike met for the
December 13, 2017 Read Full Article
Mah: Endorsing Palm Oil Biofuel Ban a Step Backwards for Malaysia-EU Trade Ties
(Malay Mail Online) The vote on Nov 28, 2017 by the Industry, Research & Energy Committee (ITRE) of the European Union’s (EU) Parliament
November 30, 2017 Read Full Article
"Borneo Atlas" To Help Palm Oil Buyers Check On Forest Damage
(Reuters/Malaysian Digest) Researchers have created for the first time a detailed map that will help buyers and consumers of palm oil
November 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Expect EU Single Certification to Be Stricter than RSPO — Expert
(UkrAgroConsult/BlackSeaGrain) The single certification scheme for palm oil proposed by the European Union (EU) may be stricter than the Roundtable on
November 14, 2017 Read Full Article
30 Hot Cellulosic Technologies, 30 Quick Takes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Last week, DowDuPont said it was exiting the cellulosic biofuels business and you’d think that the
November 14, 2017 Read Full Article
Sabah Chooses New Palm Oil Certification to Cater to Europe’s Needs
by Jason Santos (Malaysian Insight) SABAH’s move for a full compliance of the Certified Sustainable Palm Oil (CSPO) by 2025 is to
November 07, 2017 Read Full Article
Why Palm Biodiesel Producers Should Keep Pushing R&D and Make Palm Oil Biodiesel More Environmentally Friendly
by Yamin Vong (The Sun) ... The European Union is campaigning against palm bio-diesel and the European Parliament appears to be determined
November 06, 2017 Read Full Article
COSMOS: The Future of Plant Oil
by Michael Eggleston* (Advanced Biofuels USA) On October 9th the 10th European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy kicked off in
November 01, 2017 Read Full Article
MEPs Vote to Ban the Use of Palm Oil in Biofuels
by Arthur Neslen (The Guardian) MEPs have voted overwhelmingly to ban biofuels made from vegetable oils including palm oil by 2020,
October 13, 2017 Read Full Article
EU Member States, Commission Have No Position in European Parliament's Resolution
by Sangeetha Amarthalingam & Wong Ee Lin (The Edge Markets) The European Union (EU) member states and Commission have no position in
October 12, 2017 Read Full Article
Nigeria: Malaysian Bionas to Build $2.5bn Bio-Fuel Factory in Kaduna State
by Gwladys Johnson (Ecofin Agency) Malaysian firm Bionas plans to build plant where it will produce bio-fuel from Jatropha plant, in Zaria,
September 27, 2017 Read Full Article
EU-28 Biodiesel Imports Likely to Increase Significantly
(UFOP/Biodiesel Magazine) EU-28 biodiesel imports from the world's three biggest exporters, Argentina, Indonesia and Malaysia, have dropped substantially since 2013.
September 15, 2017 Read Full Article
Malaysia,Indonesia in Talks on Possible B5 Biodiesel Program in China
(Prensa Latina) Malaysia and Indonesia are in talks on possible implementation of B5 biodiesel program in China, given the Chinese
August 25, 2017 Read Full Article
Argentine Biodiesel Industry Says U.S. Duties Will Halt Exports
by Michael Hirtzer (Reuters) Argentine biodiesel exports will be priced out of the U.S. market, its leading industry body said,
August 23, 2017 Read Full Article
New Report Highlights Southeast Asia’s Biofuels Potential
by Liz Gyekye (Biofuels International) Southeast Asia has considerable resources to produce liquid biofuels sustainably, using biomass feedstocks that would not
August 15, 2017 Read Full Article
Could Clean Energy Spark A Mineral Boom?
(Energy Today/Oilprice.com) A new World Bank report released today (July 18, 2017) highlights the potential impacts that the expected continuing boom
July 31, 2017 Read Full Article
Biofuel Potential in Southeast Asia: Raising Food Yields, Reducing Food Waste and Utilising Residues
(International Renewable Energy Agency) Southeast Asia has considerable resources to produce liquid biofuels sustainably, using biomass feedstocks that would not cause
July 25, 2017 Read Full Article
M'sia Targets 50% Rise in Palm Product Exports to Philippines by 2020
(The Star) Malaysia is targetting the export of palm oil and palm-based products to the Philippines to increase by 50%
July 25, 2017 Read Full Article
Top 10 Storylines: Heard on the Floor at the 2017 BIO World Congress
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Industrial biotech’s biggest and grandest show, the World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology, opened today in
July 25, 2017 Read Full Article
Malaysia and Indonesia Ready to Fight EU at WTO over Palm Oil Ban
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, during a meeting between the trade ministers for Malaysia and Indonesia, the countries expressed deep
July 24, 2017 Read Full Article
France to Restrict Use of Palm Oil in Biofuels: Minister
by Sybille de La Hamaide (Reuters) France will take steps to restrict the use of palm oil in producing biofuels
July 07, 2017 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to Verdezyne
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Verdezyne is a privately held industrial biotechnology company that is developing and commercializing novel genetically
July 04, 2017 Read Full Article
B10 Biodiesel Aces Three Million Km of DBKL Testing
by Anthony Lim (Paultan.org) ... Still, nothing like actual field tests to offer reliable evidence as to the suitability of B10,
June 15, 2017 Read Full Article
Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Reaches 21 Percent Penetration
by Matt Rudolf (SCS Global Services/Biodiesel Magazine) Industry by industry, third-party certification of sustainability performance is increasingly helping to move the
June 14, 2017 Read Full Article
USGC: KFC Malaysia Testing US DDGS
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Malaysia is one of the highest chicken-consuming nations in the world per capita. However,
May 23, 2017 Read Full Article
My Eco Energy to Set up a Network of Franchise Fuel Bunks for Biofuel Indizel
by V Rishi Kumar (The Hindu Business Line) My Eco Energy plans to set up a network of franchisee operated
May 19, 2017 Read Full Article
Progress on Transport Biofuels in Korea
by Jin-Suk Lee and Kyu-Young Kang (IEA Bioenergy Task 39) Since Korea imports over 95% of its energy demand, thus energy security
May 09, 2017 Read Full Article
Greater Push for Biodiesel in Indonesia, Malaysia
by Peter Sibon (Borneo Post) ... In South East Asia, Indonesia is moving ahead of the rest of the pack to
May 03, 2017 Read Full Article
Malaysia, Indonesia to Counter EU Decision to Ban Palm Oil-Based Biofuel
(The Star) Malaysia and Indonesia will send a joint mission to Europe next month to counter the European Union (EU)
April 26, 2017 Read Full Article
Palm Oil Board Refutes Economist’s Claim on Biodiesel
by Robin Augustin (Free Malaysia Today) Prominent economist Jomo Kwame Sundaram had said Malaysia's research and development of biodiesel was
March 30, 2017 Read Full Article
Malaysia’s Biodiesel Production to Rebound This Year
(The Star) Malaysia is expected to produce between 800,000 and 900,000 tonnes of biodiesel in 2017 from 500,000 tonnes last
March 28, 2017 Read Full Article
Bank in Tie-Up with UPM to Buy Used Cooking Oil from Public
by Syiffaa’ Musa (The Star) ... Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) and CIMB Foundation are collaborating to educate the public through a
March 14, 2017 Read Full Article
Malaysia Lagging in Palm Biofuel Research, Says Economist
by Koh Jun Lin (Malaysiakini) Malaysia has not done enough research on palm oil derived biodiesel although Malaysian palm oil
March 08, 2017 Read Full Article
German Biodiesel Imports Rise Sharply, Exports Grow Modestly
by Ron Kotrba (Biodiesel Magazine) ... According to the government figures, U.S. imports of German biodiesel were topped only by
March 08, 2017 Read Full Article
Tuscaloosa's Inventure Is Changing the Way We Look at Waste
by William Thornton (AL.com) In a non-descript 40,000-square-foot building not far from the popular Tuscaloosa restaurant Waysider, a group of
March 08, 2017 Read Full Article
Trans Borneo Expedition All Geared up for 860km Road Trip to Promote Biodiesel
by Daryll Law (Borneo Post) The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) and Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) will hold
March 07, 2017 Read Full Article
IPO-bound Global Green to Set up Biochem Complex in Thailand
by Chalida Ekvitthayavechnukul (Deal Street Asia) Global Green Chemical Pcl (GGC), a subsidiary of Thailand’s leading chemical manufacturer PTT Global Chemical
February 07, 2017 Read Full Article
B10 Biodiesel Is Cleaner, Better for Engines – MPIC
by Jonathan Lee (Paultan.org) The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities (MPIC) has released a statement clarifying the facts regarding
January 17, 2017 Read Full Article
API and MYBiomass Announce Joint-Development Agreement for the Production of Nanocellulose for Downstream Applications
(PR Web/American Process/MYBiomass) American Process Inc. (API) and MYBiomass Sdn. Bhd. (MYBiomass) will work together to develop technology to produce
January 16, 2017 Read Full Article
Wrap: Asian Biodiesel Markets Hit by Drought in 2016 but Find Export Success
by Samar Niazi (Platts) The palm oil and PME story in 2016 was dominated by acute drought across Southeast Asia, caused
December 30, 2016 Read Full Article
World Petroleum Council Guide to Biofuels
(World Petroleum Council) ‘Biofuels’ will be the 6th in the series of the WPC’s educational guides and will focus on
December 20, 2016 Read Full Article
Biodiesel: From Deep Fryer to Engine
CRISPY, sweet and a little bit salty, the pisang goreng is enjoyed as favourite tea time snack. Roadside stall owner Johar
December 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Indonesia Sticks to Its Guns on B20 Biodiesel, Despite Rising Palm Oil Prices
by Ooi Tee Ching (New Straits Times) Indonesia is keeping to its B20 biodiesel despite palm oil prices surpassing RM3,000
November 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Transport Industry Wants More Tests on B10 Fuel
by Noel Achariam (Free Malaysia Today) Hauliers and lorry owners fear adverse effects on their vehicles if B10 fuel programme is
November 25, 2016 Read Full Article
Accepting Applications for 2017 Borlaug Global Research Alliance Fellowships
(US Department of Agriculture) The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2017 Borlaug Global Research Alliance
October 21, 2016 Read Full Article
Palm-Oil-Based Biodiesel to Increase Palm Oil Demand
by P. Chandra Sagaran (The Sun Daily) The increase in the use of palm-oil-based petroleum diesel bio-fuel will increase the demand
October 11, 2016 Read Full Article
USDA Foreign Agricultural Service Publishes Regular GAIN Reports on Biofuels in Countries around the World
The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service publishes regular GAIN reports on biofuels in countries around the world. Some of the recent reports
September 30, 2016 Read Full Article
Breakthrough in Biodiesel: Duonix Beatrice Reaches Commercial-Scale, with Signature Advances in Cost-Reduction, Feedstock Flexibility
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The most important technological advance in biodiesel in recent years has reached commercial-scale in Eastern
September 23, 2016 Read Full Article
Controversial B10 Biodiesel Hits Snag
by Yamin Vong (The Sun Daily) A proposal to push through a controversial B10 bio-diesel next month hits more snags, much
September 22, 2016 Read Full Article
All Systems Go for B10 Biodiesel; Shoring up CPO Prices, Reducing Stock Seen
by Hanim Adnan (The Star) After hitting several speed bumps on the road to realisation, the country’s stalled B10 biodiesel mandate for
September 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Europe's Big 4 Ethanol CEOs (Tereos, Cristal Union, Alco Group, Crop Energies) Are in a Curious Situation.
by James Cogan (Biofuels Digest/Pannonia Ethanol) ... Together with their smaller peers they produce about 6 million tonnes of the fuel
September 06, 2016 Read Full Article
KL, Jakarta to Appoint 'Ambassador of Palm Oil'
(Daily Express) Malaysia and Indonesia plan to appoint an "Ambassador of Palm Oil" to promote the benefits of consuming
September 01, 2016 Read Full Article
Biomass-Based Diesel Mandates and Trade Trends around the World
by Susan Olson (Genscape/Biofuels Digest) Biomass-based diesel mandates for blending in transportation fuel have increased in many nations worldwide over
September 01, 2016 Read Full Article
MBA Inks Deal With APEDB On Palm Biodiesel Investment, Export Potential
(Bernama) The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India's Andhra Pradesh Economic Development Board
July 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Malaysian Government to Discuss B10 Implementation with Automakers
(Biofuels International) ... The Southeast Asian country’s government wanted to introduce 10% palm oil biodiesel already in June, but the decision
July 21, 2016 Read Full Article
The Huge Unexploited Potential of Generating Biofuels from a Food Processing Residue, Palm Kernel Oil (PKO), with Ghana in Perspective
By Theophilus Kumah* (Advanced Biofuels USA) Energy is a great determinant in ensuring the growth of the economy of every
July 20, 2016 Read Full Article
Ministry to Meet Carmakers to Discuss Implementation of B10 Biodiesel
(The Sun Daily) The Ministry of Plantation Industries and Commodities will meet car manufacturers tomorrow to discuss the implementation of
July 18, 2016 Read Full Article
Biodiesel Production from Crude Jatropha Oil Using a Highly Active Heterogeneous Nanocatalyst by Optimizing Transesterification Reaction Parameters
by Reddy, M. Amaranadha and Ahmed, Abu Saleh and Islam, Md. Saiful and Hamdan, Sinin andMaleque, Md Abdul (Universiti Putra Malaysia)
July 08, 2016 Read Full Article
KPMG Sees Potential for Biomass-Based Ethanol in Southeast Asia
by Toh Wei Zheng (Platts) Southeast Asia could see a significant boost to its ethanol supply by using biomass as
June 30, 2016 Read Full Article
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Biodiesel (Charts and Graphs Included!)
by Jeremy Martin (Union of Concerned Scientists) Most discussions about biofuels center on ethanol, but biodiesel—a diesel-substitute made from vegetable
June 23, 2016 Read Full Article
Controversy as B10 Biodiesel Goes on Sale in Malaysia – MAA Says May Cause Engine Damage, MBA Says No
by Mohan K Ramanujam (paultan.org) ... In response to the implementation of B10 biodiesel for the transportation sector, the Malaysian Automotive
June 17, 2016 Read Full Article
B10 and B7 Biodiesel Programmes to Benefit Smallholders
(Borneo Post) The implementation of the biodiesel 10 per cent blend (B10) programme for the transportation sector and the biodiesel
June 10, 2016 Read Full Article
Oh Magoo! The Digest Looks at Mainstream Media’s Coverage of Renewables
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The Blundermeisters of Media Misinformation are at it again. The world’s favorite advanced biofuel, biodiesel,
June 10, 2016 Read Full Article
Availability, Use, and Removal of Oil Palm Biomass in Indonesia
by Christopher Teh Boon Sung (International Council on Clean Transportation) Reviews the environmental impacts of removing palm residues from plantations and
April 25, 2016 Read Full Article
What Do We Do about Palm Oil?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... In the world of fuels, Neste Oil has backed away from palm oil in order