(BusinessWire/Technavio) The global biofuels market is expected grow at a CAGR of nearly 6% during the forecast period, according to
Thailand
Back TO HOMEKL, 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
Cambodia-Thai Cassava Woes
by Sok Chan (Khmer Times) The value of Cambodia’s cassava exports to Thailand is being adversely affected by Thailand’s periodic closing
August 16, 2016 Read Full Article
The Building Block Builders: The Digest’s 2016 8-Slide Guide to BioAmber
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the company’s IPO Prospectus: “Our proprietary technology platform combines industrial biotechnology, an innovative purification process
August 16, 2016 Read Full Article
Thai Firm Announces Plans to Expand Biodiesel Production Capacity
(Biofuels International) Global Green Chemicals, a Thai oleochemicals company, has announced plans to increase its biodiesel production capacity by setting
August 05, 2016 Read Full Article
World Bank: Biofuels Production Key Factor behind Food Commodity Demand over Past Decade
(Biofuels International) ... The World Bank report also stated: “Given the energy intensive nature of agriculture, lower energy prices will help
August 04, 2016 Read Full Article
Strong Demand for Bioethanol from Emerging Markets to Beef up Enzyme Sector, Study Finds
(Biofuels International) The global enzymes market is expected to reach $17.5bn by 2024 helped by strong demand for bioethanol in emerging
July 07, 2016 Read Full Article
Cheating Fuel Retailers Come under Scrutiny
by Yuthana Priawan (Bangkok Post) More adulterated fuel sold as oil gets cheaper. -- A substantial rise in fuel consumption
July 01, 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
MOU Signed to Use B20 Biodiesel in Heavy Trucks
(Thai Visa) The Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency has signed a memorandum of understanding with Bangchak Petroleum Plc
June 24, 2016 Read Full Article
REN21 Report Shows Global Increase in Ethanol Production
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) REN21 recently published its annual overview on the state of renewable energy, reporting 2015
June 15, 2016 Read Full Article
EPPO to Increase B10 Biodiesel Use
(National News Bureau of Thailand) The Energy Policy and Planning Office (EPPO) has instructed units under the Ministry of Energy
May 18, 2016 Read Full Article
USTR Releases Special 301 Report on Protection of American Intellectual Property Rights Across the World
(Office of the United States Trade Representative) Obama Administration unveils list of the world’s most significant challenges facing American intellectual
April 27, 2016 Read Full Article
APEC Ethanol Forum Highlights Asia as Next Frontier For Exports
(U.S. Grains Council) The growing interest for ethanol in the Asia-Pacific region is driven in part by ever-growing environmental concerns,
April 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Second Auction for Rotten Rice Attracts Interest from Private Sector
(Thai PBS) The second government auction for low-quality rice stocks has been met with positive feedback yesterday with the private
April 06, 2016 Read Full Article
Cassava May Help Support Ethanol Needs
by Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat (Bangkok Post) Rising ethanol demand this year, coupled with expected sugar-cane production cuts due to the severe drought,
March 15, 2016 Read Full Article
Gasohol Phase-Outs to Drive Biofuel Use
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Gasohol 91 will be phased out of petrol stations nationwide by 2018, with gasohol 95
March 09, 2016 Read Full Article
Our Commitment to a Sustainable Future
by Carlos Araujo (Biodiesel Magazine/Evonik Corp.) Biodiesel is a real solution to reducing carbon emissions and mitigating the threat of climate
January 27, 2016 Read Full Article
Export Markets for ‘Liquid Corn’
by Holly Jessen (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Global trade for U.S. ethanol has been trending up in the past decade, becoming
January 22, 2016 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World: 2016
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who mandates what in biofuels? 64 countries have targets or mandates — but how much where,
January 04, 2016 Read Full Article
TAE Seeks Ethanol Factory
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Thailand, Thai Agro Energy has teamed with Kamphaengphet Bio Power—a major producer and exporter
December 28, 2015 Read Full Article
The Countries That Produce The Most Biofuels [Infographic]
by Niall McCarthy (Forbes) In 2010, global biofuel production reached approximately 28 billion gallons. Produced when biomass is converted directly into
December 18, 2015 Read Full Article
CNE and Sunbird to Develop Bioethanol Facilities in Zimbabwe and Zambia
(Biofuels International) China New Energy has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Sunbird Bioenergy Africa for the development of
December 10, 2015 Read Full Article
Biofuel Enzymes Market to Top USD 1bn in 2020 with Cellulosic Ethanol Help
by Plamena Tisheva (SeeNews) The global market for biofuel enzymes is to experience a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4% over
December 02, 2015 Read Full Article
L'Oreal's "For Women in Science" Fellowships Recognise Advances that Could Soon Be Saving Lives
(NationMultiMedia.com) L'OREAL (THAILAND), backed by the Thai National Commission for Unesco, has granted fellowships to six women researchers to foster
November 20, 2015 Read Full Article
Global Markets and Technologies for Biofuel Enzymes
(PR Newswire/BCC Research) This BCC Research report explores present and future strategies within the biofuel enzymes market, which includes amylase,
November 18, 2015 Read Full Article
New Biobased Projects Around the World
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who’s building what, where, now. 29 projects in construction or in commissioning in Africa, Europe,
November 18, 2015 Read Full Article
Govt Resumes E85 Promotion with Additional Bt2/Litre Subsidy
by Pichaya Changsorn (The Nation) The government yesterday agreed to resume its promotion of E85 gasohol, via the injection of an
October 05, 2015 Read Full Article
Biofuels, Oil Palm and Agribusiness in Southeast Asia – Planning for Sustainability?
(Stockholm Environment Institute) This brief draws together SEI research done between 2011 and 2014 on agribusiness developments – especially of
September 29, 2015 Read Full Article
The Building Block Builders: The Digest’s 2015 8-Slide Guide to BioAmber
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) From the company’s IPO Prospectus: “Our proprietary technology platform combines industrial biotechnology, an innovative purification process
September 23, 2015 Read Full Article
Biofuels Capacity to Grow to 61 BGY in 2018
(Lux Research/MarketWired) Ethanol and Biodiesel Continue Their Domination but Remain Relatively Flat, While Novel Fuels and Novel Feedstocks Grow at
September 22, 2015 Read Full Article
Viet Nam Aspires to Learn from Thai Experience in Developing Biofuel Industry
(United Nations Industrial Development Organization/Noodls.com) Thailand's experience in developing its biofuel industry was the focus of a meeting held today
August 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Special China Report: 10 Top Advanced Bioeconomy Stories in China and Taiwan
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The 10 Biggest Advanced Bioeconomy stories of the year we reported from the world’s second-biggest
July 20, 2015 Read Full Article
Research and Markets: Next Generation Biofuels Market 2015 - In-Depth Analysis of 90 Major Players Including Abengoa, Verenium, BP Plc., BASF, Shell & Iogen
(Research and Markets/Businesswire) Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d87gbg/next_generation) has announced the addition of the "Next Generation Biofuels" report to their offering. With the
July 07, 2015 Read Full Article
Plan to Convert Deteriorated Rice into Fuel
by Erich Parpart (The Nation) The Energy Ministry has been assigned by the government to help off-load around 5.89 million tonnes
July 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Pew Report Tracks Bioenergy Investments in Emerging Markets
by Erin Voegele (Biomass Magazine) The Pew Charitable Trusts has released a report, titled “Power Shifts: Emerging Clean Energy Markets,”
June 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Wanted: Antibiotic-Free Chicken
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Consumer-driven changes peck their way up the food chain to distillers grains producers.
June 02, 2015 Read Full Article
Thailand Set to Become Regional Bioenergy Hub
by Krissana Parnsoonthorn (Bangkok Post) Thailand has high potential to transfer biomass and biogas technology to other Asean members in
June 02, 2015 Read Full Article
China New Energy Making Progress on Hungarian and Thai Ethanol Projects
by Isabel Lane (Biofuels Digest) In the UK, China New Energy reports that its projects in Hungary and Thailand are
April 03, 2015 Read Full Article
Beyond Boats To China
by Tom Bryan (Ethanol Producer Magazine) After halting distillers grains imports late last year, the world's top DDGS buyer is
January 19, 2015 Read Full Article
B7 Biodiesel To Be Sold In Sarawak, Sabah, Labuan From End Of January
(Bernama) A total of 366 petrol kiosks in Sarawak, Sabah and Labuan will be selling B7 palm oil biodiesel from
January 17, 2015 Read Full Article
The Worldwide Push for Aviation Biofuels
by Keith Campbell (Engineering News) On October 19, 2004, the world’s first exclusively biofuel powered production aircraft received its certification,
January 16, 2015 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World: 2015
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Who mandates what in biofuels? 64 countries have targets or mandates — but how much
January 05, 2015 Read Full Article
10 Biggest Bioeconomy Blockbuster Stories of 2014: Asia and Oceania
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) The East is Green. Asia is confirmed as “the new Brazil” as project developers head
December 29, 2014 Read Full Article
Biofuels Program under Review
by Riza T. Olchandra (Philippine Daily Inquirer) Energy authorities are calling for more investments in biofuels as officials review a
December 29, 2014 Read Full Article
USGC Ethanol Assessment Team Finds Potential in the Philippines
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains Council recently led a delegation of industry leaders representing the USDA, Renewable
December 22, 2014 Read Full Article
Ethanol Joins U.S. Fuels Dominating Global Export Market: Energy
by Mario Parker (The Washington Post/Bloomberg) The U.S. is adding ethanol to the list of fuels it dominates in world
December 05, 2014 Read Full Article
Thailand Looking to Produce Ethanol from Rotten Rice Stocks - Officials
by Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat (Reuters) Thailand's military government is studying a plan to use rotten rice from state stocks to produce
August 14, 2014 Read Full Article
Thai Govt to Aim for Rubber Supply Cut to Support Prices
by Apornrath Phoonphongphiphat (Reuters) Thailand's military government will encourage farmers in the world's biggest rubber producer and exporter to cut
August 12, 2014 Read Full Article
Colombia’s Palm Oil Output Seen by Oil World Climbing to Record
(BlackSeaGrain/Bloomberg) Palm oil production in Colombia will climb to a record this year as trees planted three years ago start
August 07, 2014 Read Full Article
Bangchak Buys B765m Ethanol Plant
(Bangkok Post) SET-listed Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP), a majority state-owned refiner, has signed an agreement to buy most of a
August 04, 2014 Read Full Article
Producers, Industry Veterans Describe Opportunities in Ethanol
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) ... Ethanol has gone through many cycles, said Lucy Norton, managing director of Iowa Renewable
June 12, 2014 Read Full Article
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(University of Liverpool) ... Agave sisalana is aproposed biofuel plant that can be grown in semi-arid conditions unsuited to food crops. This plant is
May 07, 2014 Read Full Article
Thailand's PTT in Biofuel Plant Joint Venture
(Biofuels International) PTT and Mitr Phol Group are teaming up to build a plant designed to produce Gasohol E85, a
April 17, 2014 Read Full Article
Ethanol-Fueled Prototype Car Wins Shell Eco-Marathon Asia 2014
by Erin Voegele (Ethanol Producer Magazine) An ethanol-fueled vehicle designed by a team of students from Thailand earned the top
February 13, 2014 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World: 2014
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around
January 02, 2014 Read Full Article
Cassava-Based Ethanol Set to Boom in 2014 Tied to Crop Income Guarantee Scheme
(Bangkok Post) The amount of cassava used in producing ethanol will nearly double to 3 million tonnes next year, driven
December 20, 2013 Read Full Article
Energy Minister Pongsak Outlines Biofuel, NGV Policies to Toyota Execs
by Watcharapong Thongrung (The Nation) The Energy Ministry will focus more next year on promoting natural gas for vehicles (NGV),
November 20, 2013 Read Full Article
Cassava for Ethanol Promotion Encouraged in Thailand
(Biofuels International) In Thailand, the ministries of Commerce and Energy are reportedly set to cooperate to develop a strategy to
October 31, 2013 Read Full Article
Tax Incentives Boost Chinese Biodiesel Imports, Replace Diesel
by Jessica Jaganathan and Judy Hua (Reuters) China's biodiesel imports are surging, displacing local diesel sales as some trading companies take
October 23, 2013 Read Full Article
IEA Task 40: Biomass Provides 10 Percent of Global Energy Use
by Susanne Retka Schill (Ethanol Producer Magazine) A new report from the International Energy Agency takes a global overview of
September 23, 2013 Read Full Article
Southeast Asian Airlines Drafting Biofuel Roadmap
by Boonsong Kositchotethana (Bangkok Post) Airlines in Southeast Asia have begun to draw up plans to develop affordable and sustainable
September 19, 2013 Read Full Article
Thailand Plans to Raise Biodiesel Output Target to 7.3 mil liters/d by 2021: source
by Esther Ng (Platts) Thailand is planning to revise upwards its biodiesel production target to 7.3 million liters/d by 2021,
August 14, 2013 Read Full Article
Momentum: 12 Biobased Ventures Raise $435M in Q2 2013; 32 Projects Being Built off the Balance Sheet
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Despite negative press from Bloomberg, biobased investing is surging, both direct and via strategics. The
July 10, 2013 Read Full Article
PTT Plans to Commercialise Algae-Based Fuel by 2017
by Watchiranont Thongtep (The Nation Thailand) To reduce fossil-fuel consumption, PTT has set its sights on introducing algae-based energy by
July 08, 2013 Read Full Article
Who is the Winner? EVs or Flex-Fuel Vehicles and Biofuel?
by Kon Thueanmunsaen (J.D. Power Global Auto Blog) In looking at the future of alternative fuel vehicles—principally electric vehicles (EVs)—in
July 01, 2013 Read Full Article
Shell Starts E20 Pump Sales
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) After several years of consideration, Shell Co of Thailand eventually decided to jump into the
May 06, 2013 Read Full Article
CPF Leads by Example with Renewable Fuel Projects
(Bangkok Post) Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF), the country's biggest food maker and exporter, has stepped up efforts to use
April 08, 2013 Read Full Article
SCS Expands Biofuel Certification Services into Southeast Asia
( SCS Global Services/PR NewsWire) SCS Global Services has announced the expansion of its biofuel certification services in Southeast Asia. The
March 28, 2013 Read Full Article
PTT Plans B7 Biodiesel Trial on Buses
(Bangkok Post) Oil giant aims to prove quality of green fuel. PTT Plc, the national oil conglomerate, will hold a field
March 28, 2013 Read Full Article
Impressions on Conference Style in Asia and Challenges Facing the Biofuel Industry in Asia
by Stefaniya Becking* (Advanced Biofuels USA) The “Sugar & Ethanol Asia 2013” conference organized by F.O. Licht took place in
March 07, 2013 Read Full Article
Kittiratt Urges Ethanol for Buses
(Bangkok Post) Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Kittiratt Na-Ranong wants new passenger buses in Thailand to run on ethanol
March 07, 2013 Read Full Article
Evolving Ethanol to Meet Challenges
by Emily Bruns (Ashton Gasette) In an effort to evolve with the constant changes and challenges within a $50 billion
December 27, 2012 Read Full Article
Asia Special Biofuels Report
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) There’s only one complete region for biofuels where abundant feedstock, lack of oil & gas
December 26, 2012 Read Full Article
Bangchak Invests to Ride E85 Wave
(Bangkok Post) Majority state-owned Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP) will invest about 100 million baht to double the number of its
December 20, 2012 Read Full Article
NIA in Joint Cassava Ethanol Plant Project
(Bangkok Post) The National Innovation Agency (NIA) joined hands with Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to
December 19, 2012 Read Full Article
PTT to Offer E20 Gasohol at 1,000 Stations Next Year
by Watchara Pussayanawin (The Nation) PTT will expand to 1,000 the number of petrol stations pumping E20 gasohol, from 600 currently,
December 17, 2012 Read Full Article
Chevron Mulls Ethanol, Debuts TV Show
(Bankok Post) Adrian Bendeck, the country manager and general manager, said the company has not decided whether to replace octane
October 25, 2012 Read Full Article
The Stampede of Elephants: Biofuels and Big Balance Sheets
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Today, we’ll look at the bigger balance sheets to see who is investing what, and
October 23, 2012 Read Full Article
Bangchak Plans 2nd Plant to Produce Biodiesel
by Watchara Pussayanawin (The Nation) Bangchak Petroleum plans to build a second biodiesel plant next year with an investment of
September 30, 2012 Read Full Article
PTT Pins Hopes on Algae-Based Biofuel
(Bangkok Post) National oil conglomerate PTT Plc expects algae-based biofuel will be commercially viable by 2017 at the price of
September 06, 2012 Read Full Article
The Top 10 Advanced Biofuels and Biorefining Companies in Asia
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...While the economic growth in China has been drawing virtually all the headlines in recent
September 04, 2012 Read Full Article
AEC Biofuel Teamwork Urged
(Bankok Post) Thailand is being urged to step up joint development and know-how exchanges with Malaysia and Indonesia on ethanol
July 20, 2012 Read Full Article
Aviation Biofuels: Which Airlines Are Doing What, with Whom?
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ...(M)ore than 30 airlines now trialing, deploying biofuels – but who’s doing what, exactly? In Brazil, Azul
June 05, 2012 Read Full Article
Thai Airways International PCL : THAI Moves Forward with Sustainable Aviation Biofuels Development
(4-Traders.com) Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) along with the Ministry of Energy, PTT Public Company Limited, public and
March 26, 2012 Read Full Article
Thaioil to Diversify in Resilient Market Conditions
(BusinessReviewCanada/MarketWire) ..."Our approach will be achieved through the company's Green, Broad and Deep principles, all geared towards generating high quality
March 22, 2012 Read Full Article
Thai Biochemical Plant Converts Glycerin into Epichlorohydrin
by Erin Voegele (Biodiesel Magazine) Solvay, an international chemical group, recently announced that its Thai affiliate Vinythai successfully commissioned a
March 14, 2012 Read Full Article
Thai Airways Starts Biofuel Flights
by Garry Robertson (Carrentals.co.uk) ...In fact, this carrier will now be the first airline in all of Asia to undertake
December 13, 2011 Read Full Article
BioAmber’s $150 Million IPO: The 10-Minute Version
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Minnesota, BioAmber has filed an S-1 registration statement for a proposed $150 million initial
November 15, 2011 Read Full Article
UBE Signs B2.4bn Ethanol Deal with China
(Bangkok Post) Ubon Bio Ethanol Co (UBE), an affiliate of Bangchak Petroleum Plc (BCP), has won a deal to ship
October 27, 2011 Read Full Article
Proof That Buses Can Use Ethanol
(The Nation) The project, involving King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi, the Industry Ministry's Department of Industrial Promotion and 10
October 20, 2011 Read Full Article
Algae Industry Magazine Interview: Syed Isa Syed Alwi
by David Schwartz (Algae Industry Magazine) When Syed Alwi speaks about the algae industry, you get the feeling that he
October 17, 2011 Read Full Article
Thailand Revives Hub Plan
(UpstreamOnline) Thailand aims to revive a long-stalled plan to become an oil trading and biofuel hub in Southeast Asia, challenging
October 13, 2011 Read Full Article
PTTAR Shelves Jet Biofuel Project
by Nalin Viboonchart (The Nation) PTT Aromatics and Refining (PTTAR) has put on hold its US$150-million (Bt4.5 billion) jet-biofuel project, given
July 20, 2011 Read Full Article
Israel’s Ben-Gurion University Begins Algae Research with Thailand’s PTT
(Algae Industry Magazine) Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and the PTT Chemical Public Company Ltd. in Thailand have
February 03, 2011 Read Full Article
Ethanol-Fuelled Bus Trials Coming Soon
By Watcharapong Thongrung (The Nation IN) ...It will be the first time ED95-fuelled buses are trialled in Thailand, where public
February 02, 2011 Read Full Article
BAAC, Bangchak to Grow Oil Palm Trees
(Bangkok Post) The Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives (BAAC) and Bangchak Petroleum Plc have teamed up to grow oil
January 28, 2011 Read Full Article
DuPont Working on 10-Year Plan for Thailand
by Nalin Viboonchart (The Nation(India)) US science company Dupont is working on a 10-year investment plan for Thailand, saying it
December 27, 2010 Read Full Article
Thailand to Shift Focus on Jatropha for Biofuel
(Financial Express) Shifting focus to its biodiesel programme, Thailand is planning to open large scale jatropha seed based plants to
November 21, 2010 Read Full Article
Cassava and the Future of Thailand’s Biofuel Industry
by David Lonardo & Benjamin Lazarus (American World Services Corporation/Biofuels Digest) ...The country of Thailand, already one of the world’s
September 17, 2010 Read Full Article
Thailand Energy Authorities to Finance Research on Algae Biofuel
(AzoCleanTech) ...The two universities currently conducting the algae research are the Kasetsart University in the area of freshwater algae and
September 10, 2010 Read Full Article
Thai Ethanol Plant Set for October Start-Up
(Argus Media) Thailand's Double A Ethanol expects to start production at its 250,000 t/yr cassava-based ethanol plant in Prachinburi in October. Construction
August 26, 2010 Read Full Article
Thai Oil Looking at Gasohol, Ethanol, Solar
(The Nation) Amid downturn in refining industry, company looks at alternative sources of energy. Environmental crises aside, the downturn and volatility
July 05, 2010 Read Full Article
PTT Widens E85 Availability, Prepares for Boom in E20
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) PTT Plc plans to increase the availability of ethanol-based E85 to 15 stations over the next
June 21, 2010 Read Full Article
B10 Biodiesel Tests to Start in Thailand
by Yuthana Praiwan (Bangkok Post) Local field tests will start soon on biodiesel B10, a blend of 10% methyl ester