Malaysia Mulls Expansion of B10 Biodiesel Usage to Industrial Sector
(Channel News Asia/Reuters) Malaysia is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme, which requires the mandatory use of 10 per cent
(Channel News Asia/Reuters) Malaysia is considering expansion of its B10 biodiesel programme, which requires the mandatory use of 10 per cent
( Bernama/Malay Mail) Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) and Malaysian Kuwaiti Investment Co Sdn Bhd (MKIC) will embark on a pioneering project to
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) The delay in implementing a tool to protect the EU market against fraudulent biofuel imports has
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen e. V. (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) Germany’s foreign trade in biodiesel is poised to be
by Zahaab Rehman (Insider Monkey) In this article, we take a look at the 15 largest biodiesel producers in the world. You
by Janice Lim (Business Times) Palm oil should be included as feedstock for the production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), said
by Ganeshwaran Kana (The Star) Sarawak will begin commercial production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from microalgae next year, and by
by Mick Chan (Paultan.org) The second phase of the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) was launched today by prime minister Datuk Seri Anwar
by James Cogan (ClonBio/Biofuels Digest) In an amazing turn of events, on August 16 the European Commission launched an investigation[1] into
by Mel Mel Chu (Reuters) Malaysia's palm oil board and state oil firm Petronas (IPO-PETO.KL) have signed an agreement to study the use
(Bangchak) Bangchak Group takes the Lead as a Future Energy Leader by producing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) from used cooking oil,
(Aviation Week) The Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) has reached an agreement to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use in
(New Straits Times) Main Market listed Resintech Bhd is collaborating with Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) to develop and produce sustainable
(Malay Mail) ... KPK said the National Biodiesel Programme is indeed capable of reducing the country’s dependence on the use
by Ron Kotrba (Biobased Diesel Daily) Stolen used cooking oil and palm oil fraudulently disguised as waste feedstock are making headlines,
by Alfred Cang and Agnieszka de Sousa (Bloomberg/Yahoo! Finance) Chinese biodiesel producers pledged to improve compliance and export standards, days after
(Desmet) Desmet has announced the opening of a brand-new Oils & Derivatives Innovation Center in Malaysia, a first for Southeast Asia.
by Francesca Landini (Reuters) Eni aims to develop farming ventures in at least 9 countries; Eni replicates upstream-downstream model with
(Free Malaysia Today) He says the flight will use a small amount of the algae-based sustainable aviation fuel produced through
(Leonardo) Weststar will operate one AW609 collaborating with Leonardo in the tiltrotor’s capabilities development in South-East Asia; Weststar signs for five more
by Editorial Board (Manila Times) Biofuels, or fuels derived from organic sources, are increasingly being seen as an easy solution to
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, on Wednesday urged importing countries to recognise and pay
(Biofuels International) ... Waste and residues from agricultural activities have the best potential to deliver zeroemissions energy as traditional sources
(International Sustainability and Carbon Certification) In recent weeks, ISCC has received communications from stakeholders expressing concerns about a surge of advanced
by Sean Mowbray (Mongabay) • Earlier this century, jatropha was hailed as a “miracle” biofuel. An unassuming shrubby tree native
(S&P Global Commodity Insights/PR Newswire) Driving efficiency and transparency in Asian UCO and UCOME physical trading markets -- S&P Global
(Malay Mail/Bernama) The Malaysian Biodiesel Association (MBA) has urged the government to expedite the implementation of the B20 biodiesel programme nationwide
(JGC Holdings) JGC Holdings Corporation and Japan NUS (JANUS) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the Malaysian natural gas sales,
(Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP)) Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and Ain-Integrated Logistics Solutions (Ain-ILS) Group have signed an agreement to collaborate on
(PETRONAS) PETRONAS Research Sdn Bhd (PRSB), a subsidiary of PETRONAS, and SEDC Energy Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sarawak Economic
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Profitable Hong Kong start-up Ecoceres plans to build a second plant to turn
(UkrAgroConsult) The Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) has urged the European Union (EU) to include palm oil wastes and residues
(Biofuels International) Malaysia has thrown its weight behind Indonesia’s rebuke of the EU’s Deforestation Regulation. Indonesia’s President Jokowi and Malaysian PM
(Yicai Global) Zanyu Technology Group, a Chinese manufacturer of surfactants and oleochemicals, plans to invest CNY1 billion (USD147.6 million) to build
(Eni) Eni announces the incorporation of Eni Sustainable Mobility, its new company dedicated to sustainable mobility. The company is vertically integrated
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets
(Eni/Biobased Diesel Daily) Eni, Euglena and Petroliam Nasional Berhad (Petronas) announced Dec. 14 they are jointly studying the possibility of developing
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Earlier this week, we reported that Vandelay Ventures has embarked on development of a 250,000 tonne
(Free Malaysia Today) A Malaysia-US venture that will utilise vegetable oil production technology to produce sustainable aviation fuel is expected to
(Aston University) High quality biodiesel produced from microalgae ‘fed’ on leftover coffee grounds; Breakthrough in the microalgal cultivation system; Could
by Trixie Yap (Reuters/NASDAQ) Shell Eastern Petroleum, a unit of oil giant Shell SHEL.L, said on Tuesday it has acquired Asia-based waste
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Here are the 50 Hottest Project Development & Deployment Spots in the Advanced Bioeconomy for
(Malay Mail/Bernama)Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have agreed to explore further cooperation under the Transport Ministry to develop sustainable
(Bioenergy Insight) A partnership between Heriot-Watt University and Malaysian oil and gas company Petronas has been launched in Edinburgh, to
(Apeiron Bioenergy/ACN Newswire) - Proterra Investment Partners Asia's first exposure to biofuel; - Apeiron to leverage Proterra's strength in food-agriculture,
(New Straits Times) Firefly Sdn Bhd today (September 8, 2022) operated its first flight powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The initiative
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Many countries are now active with Sustainable Aviation Fuel — but how much where, and when,
by Reginald Davey (AZO Materials) A new paper appearing in the journal Environmental Research has explored the production of biodiesel
by Shafiqqul aliff (Malaysian Reserve) Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and collaborated with
by Nuradzimmah Daim (New Straits Times) Malaysia will step up efforts to use materials derived from commodity by-product to reduce waste
by Christopher Surgenor (Green Air Online) The Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS FI motor racing team is the latest corporate to announce a commitment to
by Antonia Chiam On (Borneo Post) Research on algae for biofuel production is still ongoing, with the outcome to be known
(U.S. Grains Council/Ethanol Producer Magazine) To introduce the concept of fuel ethanol in Malaysia and underscore the benefits importers can
(Business Times) Neste, Petronas are suppliers; In conjunction with World Environment Day, Malaysia Airlines has operated its first passenger flight
(Malaysia Airlines) Malaysia Airlines is proud to announce that it will operate the first passenger flight using Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)
by Scott Jenkins (Chemical Engineering Magazine) ... The current environmental and geopolitical situation is prompting petroleum refiners across the globe to
by Mei Mei Chu and A. Ananthalakshmi (Reuters) Malaysia's commodities ministry has proposed cutting the export tax on palm oil
by Chintu Das (Krishi Jagran) Biofuels and biofuel crops have long been used as a fossil fuel replacement. Biofuel is a
by Tyne Morgan (AgWeb) Soybean oil prices hit nearly limit up in overnight trading after Indonesia announced it will effectively ban
(Sulzer Chemtech) Sulzer Chemtech will provide a BioFlux® technology package to support the creation of the Sabah Maju Jaya Renewable
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV.com) A new analysis suggests more Malaysian used cooking oil (UCO) was exported to Britain and Ireland
by Sean Goulding Carroll (EURACTIV) EU proposals aimed at cutting transport emissions risk boosting the amount of fraudulent used cooking oil
(Biofuels International) Malaysia Airlines has operated its first flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with PETRONAS and Neste.
The International Research Conference is a federated organization dedicated to bringing together a significant number of diverse scholarly events for
(The Sun Daily/Bernama) Some wholesalers and repackaging companies (repackers) are selling subsidised used cooking oil to the biodiesel market for a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 65 countries have targets or mandates--how much, where, when and what? READ MORE Commodities 2022: European
by Lauren Moffitt (Argus Media) Decarbonisation pledges have increased during a landmark year for global climate diplomacy with the UN's Cop
by Sean Pratt (Western Producer) There is a good news/bad news scenario emerging for canola oil in the European Union’s biodiesel
(Neste) Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, today operated its inaugural flight using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in partnership with
by Mei Mei Chu (Channel News Asia) Malaysia and China's state-owned Shanxi Construction Investment Group on Monday signed a memorandum of
by Matthew Choi (Politico's Morning Energy) RENEWABLES ON THE UP: The world is getting more renewables, but it won’t be
(Sulzer Chemtech/Biofuels Digest) Businesses interested in producing biodiesel need advanced processing solutions that can achieve high purity levels while maximizing
by Desmond Butler (Washington Post) ... Global Witness’s two-year investigation is a rare behind-the-scenes look at the corruption, labor abuses
by Michael Hogan (NASDAQ/Reuters) Germany will end the use of palm oil as a raw material to produce biofuels from
(The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC)/EurActiv) The decision to target palm oil was based on uncertain science and outdated
(Biofuels International) Businesses interested in producing biodiesel need advanced processing solutions that can achieve high purity levels while maximising the
by Amandeep Parmar (Argus Media) Chinese biodiesel and feedstock suppliers are diversifying to get more value for their money with ever-evolving
(Biofuels International) The Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC) has again urged the European Union to revise its approach
by Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) Indonesia's use of palm oil to make biodiesel to rise by 23% by 2030; Biodiesel use projected
(Palm Oil Monitor) Last week the Commission released its ‘Climate Taxonomy’ document. Basically, this is a new set of regulations that determine whether
by Mei Mei Chu and Emma Farge (Reuters) -The World Trade Organisation (WTO) agreed to a request from Kuala Lumpur to establish
(Bloomberg/CarSifu) Malaysia, the world's second-biggest palm oil producer, expects its B20 biofuel plan to be implemented nationwide by the end
(World Trade Organization) Malaysia submitted its second request for a panel to examine certain measures imposed by the European Union and
by Tom Brown (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) Shifting government priorities are continuing to weigh on the growth of biofuels, with
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... Derived from widely available plant material, JANUS coated paper can be custom-shaped and when
by Joanne Ivancic* (Advanced Biofuels USA) With so many options showing up at some gas stations, what should I choose? E85
by James Cogan (Ethanol Europe/Biofuels Digest) ... Oil maintains an overwhelming grip on the sector with a steady 94% share.
by Amir Imran Husain Safri (The Sun Daily) Palm oil-based biofuel demand from the European Union (EU) might disappear before the
(Biofuels International) Malaysia will discuss with Indonesia a plan to formulate the best strategy to protect the oil palm industry
(Union for the Promotion of Oil and Protein Plants (UFOP)/Biobased Diesel Daily) The accounting of biofuels with a high risk
by Jane O’Malley, Stephanie Searle, and Tenny Kristiana (International Council on Clean Transportation) As Indonesia moves toward more advanced vehicle emission standards,
by Shaheera Aznam Shah (Malaysian Reserve) Mohd Khairuddin says we will continue to fight against any discriminatory actions which pose a
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) In Florida, the Digest today releases its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the
(Malay Mail) A nimble push into higher biodiesel blends such as B40 — 40 per cent blend of palm oil-derived biodiesel
(U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Effective December 30, 2020, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel at all U.S. ports of
(Fitch Ratings) The revision in Indonesia's export levy structure should support Indonesia's biodiesel consumption growth in 2021 by boosting collections
by Amandeep Parmar (Argus Media) A new free-trade agreement (FTA) between 15 Asia-Pacific countries will phase out tariffs on a host
by Sambit Mohanty (S&P Global Platts) Malaysia's state-run Petronas has set a target to achieve net zero carbon emissions status
by Tammy Klein (Future Fuel Strategies) ... India is the largest consumer of palm oil. It is an extremely versatile
(FGV Holdings) ... Due to increasing market demand and to fulfil the government B20 biodiesel mandate for the transport sector,
(U.S. Customs and Border Protection) Effective September 30 at all U.S. ports of entry, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
(Bioenergy Insight) ... The awards, run by the Anaerobic Digestion and Bioresources Association (ADBA) and the World Biogas Association (WBA),
(The Nation/Thailand) The Eastern Economic Corridor of Innovation (EECi) project is 45 per cent complete and will be ready for operation
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today, biobased mandates around the world. Where are the markets you can count on, how
(Malay Mail/Bernama) The biodiesel improvement programme and initiatives in the country as well as opening of new markets have contributed
(Palm Oil Monitor) Indonesia has picked up a number of allies in its battle with the EU over the bloc’s
(Sime Darby) Publication of the research is to enable other researchers to accelerate their ability to increase oil palm yield.
by Mei Mei Chu (Today) Malaysia, the world's second largest palm oil producer, will take legal action against the European Union's
(The Edge Markets/Bernama) With demand for crude oil dropping sharply, leading to a steep fall in crude oil prices, the viability of
(Neste) Neste has updated its traceability dashboard which provides detailed data on the company’s palm oil and palm fatty acid distillate (PFAD, a
(Biofuels International) Malaysian palm oil producers have been urged to use technology to improve yield as the industry wrestles with
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) Malaysia’s Commodities Ministry has asked companies to delay the nationwide implementation of the B20 biodiesel mandate
by Samantha Wright (Independent Commodity Intelligence Services) European glycerine spot prices faced triple digit increases this week as availability tightened significantly,
(IHS Markit/FO Licht) There is also early evidence that as restrictions have been lifted in China, more people there are
(UFOP/Biodiesel Magazine) The vegetable oil markets are currently extremely calm. The coronavirus pandemic is creating pressure in the financial and commodities
(Palm Oil Monitor) This week Indonesia and the EU are meeting in Geneva for a WTO consultation over the revised
(The Edge Markets/Bernama) Malaysia will engage four European countries next week on the direction of the Malaysian oil palm industry, to
(Bernama/The Edge Markets) The Department of Standards Malaysia (Standards Malaysia) has developed two new Malaysian standards, namely MS123-4 High PME diesel
by Mei Mei Chu (Reuters) Average palm oil prices will surge 17.9% this year, a Reuters poll of industry participants showed,
(Biofuels International) A new study carried out by economic modelling experts from Purdue University in the US has found the
(Government Europa) Italian regulators today (January 15, 2020) fined Italy’s oil giant Eni over advertisements on TV and in newspapers, digital
by Telly Nathalia (Jakarta Globe) he European Union had provoked a "trade war" by issuing discriminative restrictions on Indonesian palm oil,
(Bernama/Sun Daily) The island of Langkawi has begun using the 20% Biodiesel blend methyl esters content or the B20 Biodiesel
(Malay Mail/Bernama) At least 50 per cent of the crude palm oil (CPO) windfall tax will be channelled to the
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) 64 countries have targets or mandates - but how much where, and when, and what? Besides
by Donavan Lim (S&P Global Platts) Indonesian PME exports to sink; CPO production stalls; B30 to support consumption -- Analysts and traders fixated
(Bernama/Sun Daily) The B20 biodiesel programme for the transport sector is expected to be launched in phases next year, that
by Jane Chung (Reuters) * S.Korea No.1 biofuel maker testing marine fuel products - exec; * Clear IMO guidelines, legislation for biofuel
(China Dialogue/Future Fuel Strategies) ... But the positive changes have been more than negated by growth in demand for unsustainable
by M Razi RahmanSuharto (Antara News) The Indonesian government should formulate a roadmap for the use of 30 percent blended
(Malay Mail/Bernama) Crude palm oil (CPO) prices would be able to sustain its current upward momentum if governments, particularly those from
(U.S. News and World Report/Reuters) Australia and the United States will support projects to develop critical minerals and rare earths,
How can the oleochemicals industry contribute to the global movement towards a sustainable future? What are the challenges that market
by Elizabeth Pineau (Reuters) France’s parliament on Friday voted to remove tax breaks for the use of palm oil as a
(Market Insider/Sunway Hotels & Resorts) Sunway Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality division of Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Group, partners with FatHopes Energy
by Nur Yasmin (Jakarta Globe) Djoko Siswanto, secretary general of the National Energy Committee, said Indonesia is developing green fuel as an
by Lucas Hall (ICIS) An increase in global biodiesel production is likely to further lengthen the world's glycerine supply glut in
by Sherell Jeffrey (Daily Express) Sabah’s biomass is grossly underutilised and industry players don’t seem to be very enthusiastic despite
by Hans Nicholas Jong (Mongabay.com/Eco-Business) A European member of parliament says the bloc isn’t concerned about threats by Indonesia and Malaysia
by Tan Xue Ying (The Edge Markets) Concerned by the impact of low commodity prices on livelihoods of Malaysians in the
by Geert De Clercq and Gus Trompiz (Reuters) France’s constitutional court on Friday upheld a law excluding palm oil from
by Rahimi Yunus (Malaysian Reserve) CEO says R&D into aviation biofuels requires studies on how the alternative fuel burns compared to
by Zaidi Isham Ismail (New Straits Times) Malaysia is on track to export MSPO (Malaysia Sustainable Palm Oil) certified palm oil
(Bernama/Daily Express) The Malaysian Palm Oil Board and FGV Holdings Bhd are conducting a trial project for the use of
by Andrew Kessel (Proactive Investors) The plan is to investigate the potential of sugars and glycerol derived from cellulose to
by Roy Goh (New Straits Times) The Lahad Datu palm oil industrial cluster (POIC) port in Lahad Datu earned its stripes
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Algae has a lot of recent federal support, and this presentation takes us there. The
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Malaysia, as part of bilateral dialogue with the European Union over the past three months, in
(Bernama/The Sun Daily) The implementation of the B10 Biodiesel programme will continue to give positive impact on palm oil prices,
(Union zur Förderung von Oel- und Proteinpflanzen (UFOP)) France is tightening up regulations on the use of palm oil as