(Eni) Signed a Feasibility Agreement to evaluate high-performance, commercially scalable bio-gasoline for potential future applications -- During the 2026 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, Eni and PETRONAS have signed a Feasibility Agreement (FA) to evaluate the development of innovative high-performance bio-gasoline starting
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Back TO HOMEArgus Launches Crude Palm Oil FOB Indonesia
(Argus Media) Gain visibility and monitor palm oil trade with Argus' robust price assessments -- Crude palm oil (CPO) is at the heart of shifting trade dynamics. Indonesia’s biodiesel blending policy, fluctuating Pogo spreads and volatile energy markets are reshaping export flows
September 01, 2026 Read Full Article
Strengthening the Supply of Green Fuels and Jointly Building a Global Low-Carbon Ecosystem
(China General Administration of Customs (Google translation) The global energy transition towards low carbon continues to deepen, with the application scenarios for green fuels such as green hydrogen ammonia and methanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel constantly expanding. This provides
August 27, 2026 Read Full Article
PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) Delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors
(Barata Indonesia) PT Barata Indonesia (Persero) has once again strengthened its role in supporting the development of national renewable energy, through the delivery of B100 Biodiesel Reactors (10/8). The B100 Biodiesel Reactors will be sent to South Kalimantan, as ordered by
August 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Step up the Processing of Palm Oil Waste into Biogas
(UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia has the potential to produce up to 3.6 bln m³ of biogas annually from palm oil processing waste. The country’s palm oil mills generate around 125 mln tons of POME each year, a large share of which remains an
August 24, 2026 Read Full Article
100 Hottest Projects in the Advanced Bioeconomy 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Today (August 21, 2026), The Daily Digest is releasing The Digest’s 100 Hottest Projects in the Bioeconomy— 2026 Edition, our annual benchmark profiling and ranking the world’s leading commercial-scale bioeconomy assets. This year’s rankings focuses on execution—curating
August 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Morningstar: Global Biofuel Demand Surges Amid Energy Security Concerns
(Oil & Gas Journal) ... Global biofuel consumption is projected to grow 30% this year, with upside potential extending through 2030, according to Morningstar DBRS. That growth is being fueled by a combination of higher oil costs, geopolitical shocks, and new blending
August 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina Teams with West Java for Using Waste to Produce Hydrogen, Biomethane, and Biofuels
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia reports PT Pertamina (Persero) signed a Joint Agreement with the West Java Provincial Government related to strategic collaboration to utilize waste into low-carbon hydrogen, biomethane, and biofuels. The cooperation is an important
August 04, 2026 Read Full Article
US Grains Council Promotes Corn Ethanol as SAF Feedstock in Southeast Asia
(ChiniMandi) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) has stepped up efforts to position U.S. corn ethanol as a key feedstock for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), leading a delegation of government officials from Indonesia and Vietnam to the MyAERO Sustainable Aviation
July 24, 2026 Read Full Article
IESGA, POSCO International Partner on Biochar Research for Carbon Reduction in Palm Plantations
(International ESG Association/Carbon Capture Magazine) The International ESG Association (IESGA) and POSCO International have launched a joint research initiative to study the use of biochar and soil carbon management in Indonesian palm plantations as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas
July 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Invites Private Firms to Build Ethanol Plants for E20 Push
(Antara) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is opening opportunities for private companies interested in building ethanol plants following the mandatory target of blending 20 percent bioethanol into gasoline (E20) by 2028. "So, private companies are allowed, and we strongly encourage
July 21, 2026 Read Full Article
President Prabowo Subianto Launches First Mandatory B50 Biodiesel in World
(Indonesia Office of Assistant to Deputy Cabinet Secretary for State Documents & Translation) President Prabowo Subianto Thursday (07/09) officially launched B50 Biodiesel at the event adopting theme “Concrete Steps Toward National Energy Self-Reliance and Resilience,” at the KM 57 Rest Area in
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina and Boeing Explore Opportunities to Develop Indonesia's SAF Ecosystem
by I Jalaludin S, DWN (Kompas.com) PT Pertamina (Persero) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) ecosystem in Indonesia. The MoU is part of efforts to support the
July 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Turn Diesel Surplus into Jet Fuel to End Imports
(Antara) Indonesia plans to convert a projected domestic diesel surplus into aviation turbine fuel (avtur) as part of a broader strategy to completely eliminate jet fuel imports by the end of 2026. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the initiative
July 09, 2026 Read Full Article
How Energy Security Concerns Are Driving Biofuels Boom
by Anuradha Raghu, Elizabeth Elkin, Rakesh Sharma and Eko Listiyorini (Bloomberg/MSN) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support
July 07, 2026 Read Full Article
Agrinas Palma Nusantara and Pertamina Power Indonesia Forge Renewable Energy Partnership to Advance Indonesia’s Bioenergy Ambitions
(Palm Oil Magazine) State-owned enterprise PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) has strengthened its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s renewable energy transition by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (PPI). The partnership marks a strategic step toward accelerating
July 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia's 50% Biodiesel Blending Rate Takes Effect
by Bernadette Christina (Reuters) Indonesia's new 50% biodiesel blending mandate took effect on Wednesday (July 1, 2026), requiring a fuel blend of half palm-based diesel and conventional diesel known as B50, even as stakeholders await a revised biodiesel allocation from the
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Duties on Biodiesel Imports from Indonesia to Remain in Place
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The UK Government has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority’s recommendation to keep current duties on biodiesel from Indonesia. -- The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has accepted the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA)’s recommendation to maintain current duties
July 03, 2026 Read Full Article
Policy Nuggets: A False Choice between Carbon Removals and e-SAF
(SkyNRG) As Europe pushes to make flying more climate-friendly, two major solutions are often discussed: Electro-sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF): A clean fuel made using renewable electricity and captured carbon. Carbon removals: Technologies that pull CO₂ out of the air, like direct air capture
June 19, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Tests Biofuel for Trains
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) KAI Vice President for Corporate Communications Anne Purba said the transition to B50 biofuel will be carried out in phases and undergo a rigorous testing process to meet the operational requirements of the railway industry, which demands high reliability
June 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Minister Purbaya Revises Ethanol Tax Exemption Rules
by Ilona Estherina (Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has issued a new regulation that changes the procedures for exempting ethanol or ethyl alcohol tax to support energy transition. Previously, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga had requested the simplification of bioethanol
May 29, 2026 Read Full Article
BRIN and PalmCo Are Developing Palm Oil Waste Gas as a Substitute for LPG.
by Muhammad Harianto (Antara) The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) together with PTPN III (Persero) Sub Holding, PTPN IV PalmCo, is developing palm oil waste-based Bio-Compressed Biomethane Gas as an alternative to LPG to strengthen energy security and the renewable energy mix. "Palm
May 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Global Vegetable-Oil Production Set to Hit Another Record High
(UFOP/Biobased Diesel Daily) A preliminary estimate by USDA of global vegetable-oil supply and demand in 2026-’27 marketing year indicates that global production is likely to reach 244.1 million metric tons, representing an increase of approximately 6.8 million tons compared with the
May 26, 2026 Read Full Article
Iran War Energy Shock Drives Interest in Ethanol and Other Biofuels across Hard-Hit Asia
by Sibi Arasu and Anton L. Delgado (Associated Press) ... Against the backdrop of cooking gas shortages and crude oil price increases, India has proposed letting vehicles run on 85%, or even 100%, ethanol. On Friday, India increased its petrol and
May 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina and LanzaTech Sign MoU to Promote Technology-Based Clean Energy Investment
(Pertamina) Pertamina and LanzaTech signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop technology-based low-carbon energy solutions during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. The signing was carried out by Pertamina's Deputy President Director, Oki Muraza, and LanzaTech's Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer
May 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Council Staff, Members Promote Ethanol at Singapore Energy Conferences
(U.S. Grains and Bioproducts Council) The U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) recently participated in a pair of ethanol conferences in Singapore highlighting the fuel’s applications in aviation, maritime and on-road transportation. USGBC Deputy Regional Director for Southeast Asia & Oceania
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Issue 193: Singapore-Listed Palm Oil Stocks Catch Biodiesel Spark
by Kenneth Lim (Business Times) This week in ESG: Analysts raise forecasts for crude palm oil as Iran war continues -- Shares of Singapore-listed palm oil companies have climbed steadily so far this year as the war in Iran further elevates the
May 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Jakarta to Build New Waste-to-Energy Plants, Enforce Waste Segregation
by Endang Mulyani (Jakarta Globe) Jakarta is stepping up efforts to tackle its mounting waste problem by accelerating the development of waste-to-energy plants while enforcing stricter household waste segregation policies. Governor Pramono Anung said the city is moving forward with plans to build
May 11, 2026 Read Full Article
Stranded Molecules: Why US SAF Can't Cross the Atlantic to Fill Europe's Mandate Gap
(SAF Path) The trans-Atlantic SAF trade Europe was counting on isn't price-blocked, ship-blocked, or supply-blocked. It's certification-blocked. -- The trans-Atlantic SAF trade that policy modelers assumed would balance the system, US molecules flowing east into a structurally short EU market, is not
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Webinar: Q2 Biofuels Outlook: Iran War Implications --- May 28, 2026 --- ONLINE Recorded Presentation Available
The Iran War is already reshaping global energy markets. But what could it mean for biofuels? Join ResourceWise’s Matthew Stone, VP of Business Development and Low-Carbon Fuels, for a live Q2 2026 Biofuels Market Update exploring the conflict’s implications for
May 06, 2026 Read Full Article
RI Fast-Tracks Plantation Down-Streaming for Energy Resilience
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association/GAPKI) The government is accelerating the down-streaming process of the plantation sector as part of national strategy to realize national energy self-sufficiency while simultaneously increasing the added value of domestic plantation commodities amidst global pressures and unsecured dependence
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
Asean’s Biodiesel Push Fuels Palm Oil Rally, but Will SGX-Listed Players Gain?
by Benicia Tan (Business Times) ... A crude oil supply shortfall from the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz has accelerated biodiesel mandates in South-east Asia, driving up crude palm oil (CPO) prices and lifting Singapore Exchange-listed plantation stocks. ... Following the
May 05, 2026 Read Full Article
How the Hormuz Crisis Is Driving a Biofuels Boom
(Bloomberg/The Straits Times) Demand for biofuels has been growing in many parts of the world. Governments, particularly those in countries with big farming sectors, have viewed crop-based fuels as a way to support domestic agriculture, cut transport fossil fuel emissions and
April 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Crude Palm Oil Prices to Stay Elevated Amid Biodiesel Push, El Nino Risk
(Xinhua) Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain supported at 4,500 ringgit (1,133 U.S. dollars) per ton in the near term, driven by expanding biodiesel demand, potential El Nino conditions and ongoing geopolitical risks affecting global energy markets, the
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia's Bobibos Biofuel in Timor Leste Hits 70% Readiness
by Mahfuzulloh Al Murtadho (Tempo English) Production readiness of the Bobibos biofuel in Timor Leste has reached 70 percent. Bobibos (an abbreviation for Bahan Bakar Original Buatan Indonesia, Bos! which means 'Original Indonesian Fuel, Boss!') is claimed to be an alternative fuel with a high octane value of
April 27, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels and Oil Insecurity: What the Evidence Suggests about Agriculture Powering Mobility
by Mohammad Abul Azad (World Bank ... Blogs) Biofuels derived from agricultural crops can help reduce exposure to oil shocks, linking energy security with rural production and transport systems. -- Recent military conflict in the Middle East have once again reminded the
April 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Telkom and PGN Collaborate to Build a Biomethane-Based Green Data Center
(KumparanBisnis) PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk have officially established a strategic collaboration. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to integrate digital infrastructure with low-carbon energy supply. This initiative
April 21, 2026 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Indonesia's Strategic Shield against Energy Volatility
(Antara) Indonesia is navigating renewed turbulence in global energy markets as oil prices fluctuate amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. With crude oil recently hovering around the US$100-per-barrel level, volatility in global energy markets continues to expose structural vulnerabilities for net
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina NRE and CRecTech Eye Biogas-to-Methanol
(Bioenergy International) In Indonesia, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), a sub-holding of state-owned energy major PT Pertamina, has announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CRecTech Pte Ltd (CRecTech) on exploring the development of a pilot
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Strengthens Palm Oil Industry through Sustainability Certification
(VNA/Vietnam Plus) ... Indonesia is accelerating the implementation of the Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil (ISPO) certification across its palm oil processing industry, in a move aimed at enhancing sustainability governance and boosting the sector’s global competitiveness. According to the Indonesian Ministry of Industry,
April 20, 2026 Read Full Article
US Biofuels and Alternative Fuels: Charting the Course for Global Marine Decarbonization
by John May (Ethanol Producer Magazine) Executive Summary: The global maritime industry stands at an inflection point. Responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions — equivalent to the total annual output of Japan — international shipping faces unprecedented regulatory,
April 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Online Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Biofuel Cooperation Framework under the SPICES Project
(ASEAN Center for Energy) On 1 April 2026, the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE), in collaboration with the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). held the Online Consultation Workshop on the Development of the ASEAN Biofuel Cooperation Framework under the
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
New Pilot Project in Indonesia to Cultivate Pongamia on Former Coal Mine Site - Verifying Potential for Biofuel Supply and Carbon Credits -
(Mitsui O.S.K. Lines) Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., PT Hasnur Group Indonesia, Hanwa Co., Ltd., NH Foods Ltd., Four Pride Management Pte. Ltd., and SPIL Ventures (their respective presidents and headquarters are listed below) today announced the formation of a consortium to
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
USGBC Seeks A-Team Applicants for 2026-2028 Term Application DEADLINE April 17, 2026
by Erin Krueger (Ethanol Producer Magazine) The U.S. Grains & Bioproducts Council is inviting applications for its seven Advisory Tams (A-Teams) for the 2026-2028 term, including the Ethanol A-Team. Applications can be submitted through April 17. A-Team members serve two-year terms,
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
eFuels SEA Launches Platform to Develop eFuels Projects across Southeast Asia Using Infinium Technology
(Infinium/eFuels SEA/PR Newswire) eFuels SEA, Ltd. today (April 10, 2026) announced its launch as a new development platform dedicated to advancing electrofuel, also referred to as eFuel, projects throughout Southeast Asia. The company will utilize Infinium's ultra-low carbon eFuels technology to
April 15, 2026 Read Full Article
Riau Police Arrest Five over Illicit Trade of Subsidized Biodiesel
by Rizal Harahap (The Jakarta Post) Authorities said the investigation into the alleged misuse and resale of subsidized biodiesel in Riau began after local fishermen reported difficulties accessing fuel. READ MORE Related articles Police Uncovers the Illegal Subsidized Fuel Oil Hoarding in North Marowali
April 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Prabowo Plans Processing Centers for Bio-Based Aviation Fuel
(Antara) President Prabowo Subianto announced that the government will establish processing centers to convert palm oil and used cooking oil into aviation fuel, as part of efforts to develop alternative energy sources. Speaking at the inauguration of an electric commercial vehicle assembly
April 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina NRE and the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Strengthen Knowledge Exchange Collaboration for Bioethanol Development.
(Pertamina) Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council (USGBC) on Friday (27/03/26), to strengthen collaboration in bioethanol development in Indonesia through joint studies, knowledge exchange, and capacity building
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Countries Are Turning against U.S. Fossil Fuels after Iran War
by Evan Halper (Washington Post) As economies in Asia and Europe reel, leaders make plans to replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy. -- ... Governments from Manila to Hanoi are leaning into alternatives that range from expanding coal power to
April 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Pupuk Indonesia to Build Two Methanol Plants to Support B50 Program
by Alfitria Nefi Pratiwi (Tempo English) Indonesia-owned fertilizer company Pupuk Indonesia is planning to build two methanol facilities to support the government's biodiesel program, or B50, said president director Rahmad Pribadi. "We will build one in Lhokseumawe and another in Bontang," Rahmad said during a meeting
April 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Roll out B50 Biodiesel from July 1: Lahadalia
(ANTARA) - Indonesia will implement B50 biodiesel starting July 1 after nearly six months of trials showed positive results, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday (April 6, 2026). The B50 blend consists of 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and
April 06, 2026 Read Full Article
Strait to the Point: The Impact of the Strait of Hormuz Crisis on the Bio-Economy
by Oliver Booth (Biofuels Digest) ... The Strait of Hormuz crisis is actively rewriting the playbook for the global bio-economy, serving as the strongest argument for domestically produced clean fuels since the 1973 Arab oil embargo. What was previously framed largely
April 03, 2026 Read Full Article
NEXTCHEM Awarded a Contract for Early Engineering Works and Proprietary Equipment Supply for a SAF Plant in Indonesia, Building on the Earlier Licensing and PDP Awards and Leveraging Its Proprietary NX PTU™ and NX SAF™ BIO Technologies
(MAIRE) The plant is designed to produce 60,000 tonnes per year of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) entirely from domestic bio-feedstocks; The award supports the development of Indonesia’s SAF industry MAIRE announces that Nextchem, through its subsidiary KT Tech, has been awarded a contract for early engineering
April 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Go Ahead with B50 Biodiesel Mix in 2026, Says Prabowo
by Stanley Widianto and Stefanno Sulaiman (Reuters) Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto said on Monday during an official visit to Japan that the Southeast Asian country will go ahead this year with its B50 palm oil-based biodiesel programme. "We are going in a big
March 30, 2026 Read Full Article
Voices Grow for Biodiesel Use, but Technology Has Moved on
by Ben Zachariah (Perth Now) With Australian households reeling from the impact of higher fuel prices – compounded by cost-of-living pressures and another interest-rate rise – some are calling for biodiesel to be made available at the pump. Conflicts in the Middle East
March 23, 2026 Read Full Article
Việt Nam Needs to Accelerate Adoption of Biofuel Amid Global Energy Supply Uncertainty
(VietStock) Although the mandatory roadmap for biofuel blending will take effect from June 1, Việt Nam should consider accelerating the use of biofuel-blended petrol in response to increasingly complex geopolitical developments affecting global energy supplies, Deputy Minister Nguyễn Sinh Nhật Tân
March 17, 2026 Read Full Article
Economic Toll of War Grows ... Long-Term Concerns
(Bangkok Post) ... The government has been actively promoting the use of biofuels to reduce dependence on imported oil. Ethanol, a biofuel derived from crops such as molasses and cassava, is blended with gasoline to produce gasohol. Caretaker energy minister Auttapol
March 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Govt May Speed up Biodiesel, Ethanol Fuel Rollout as Oil Price Soars
by Ruth Dea Juwita (The Jakarta Post) The government may accelerate plans to expand the use of biofuel and bioethanol as soaring global oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict raise concern over the cost of imported fossil fuels. Energy
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Rethinking the Food vs Fuel Debate in Scaling Up Biomass Feedstocks Sustainably
by Carina Wessels, Alex Ehrenhaus, Juan Vivier (RSB - Roundtable on Systainable Biomaterials Association) This policy brief is the second in a series of three, developed for the RSB Sustainable Biomass Policy Platform (SBPP). The SBPP brings together RSB members from
March 10, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Calls on EU to Implement WTO Ruling in Palm Oil Dispute
(Vietnam Plus) The Indonesian government will continue to monitor and evaluate the EU’s policy adjustments, particularly those related to the Indirect Land Use Change policy under Directive (EU) 2018/2001, known as Renewable Energy Directive II, and its implementing regulations. Indonesia has called
March 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Asia's Ethanol Targets and Recent Developments
(Reuters/Hydrocarbon Processing) More countries in the Asia-Pacific region are adopting ethanol blending with gasoline as they try to cut reliance on imported fuel and achieve carbon emission targets. Indonesia, Asia's largest gasoline importer, plans to impose a mandatory bioethanol content level of
February 26, 2026 Read Full Article
China Should Stop Funding Biofuel Projects Linked to Indonesia’s Deforestation
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama (Fair Observer) Indonesia and China stand at a crossroads in their economic partnership, and the decision they make on palm oil could shape the future of tropical forests. China, specifically, should stop funding biofuel projects
February 25, 2026 Read Full Article
Promoting Sustainable Aviation Fuels across Southeast Asian Nations
(GHD) GHD delivered a regional techno-economic assessment for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to explore the potential for producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from agricultural and forestry waste. ASEAN is a regional organisation made up of 10 Southeast Asian
February 24, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Seeks Greater Influence on Global Palm Oil Prices through Biofuel Expansion
(Jakarta Globe/UkrAgroConsult) Indonesia is accelerating downstream development in the crude palm oil (CPO) sector as it aims to strengthen its role in global price formation for the commodity. Despite being the world’s largest producer and consumer of palm oil, key pricing
February 23, 2026 Read Full Article
U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council Responds to New Agreement on Reciprocal Trade with Indonesia
(U.S. Grains & BioProducts Council) Today, President Trump’s Administration announced a new Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States and Indonesia that gives tariff-free access for U.S. ethanol, corn, distiller’s grains, corn gluten meal, sorghum and barley. Through the agreement, Indonesia
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
Technical Seminar Explores Use of Biofuels in Shipping
(International Maritime Organzation) An international seminar explored the latest developments in biofuels in the maritime sector, including the challenges and opportunities related to using marine fuels made from plants, waste oils or agricultural residues to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from
February 22, 2026 Read Full Article
New RFA Report: Ethanol Exports Shattered Record in 2025
(Renewable Fuels Association) Distillers Grains Exports Also Had a Strong Year -- According to new statistical reports released today by the Renewable Fuels Association, the value of the U.S. ethanol industry’s exports rose to a record $7.6 billion in 2025, fueled by
February 20, 2026 Read Full Article
SAF and the Big Lebowski Problem
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) ... The obstacle isn’t the green premium. It isn’t scale, or feedstock, or regulation. It’s allocation. It’s who pays for the rug. Conventional jet fuel hovers around $90 per barrel. SAF still carries a 2x–4x premium.
February 18, 2026 Read Full Article
Pertamina Geothermal Targets Green Hydrogen Production in Ulubelu by Late 2026
by Julian Isaac (Indonesia Business Post) State energy company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) is aiming to begin production from its small-scale green hydrogen pilot project in Ulubelu, Lampung, by the end of 2026, an initiative meant to diversify its geothermal-based products. PGE
February 16, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Partners with Japan to Develop Hydrogen Energy
(Asia Today) Indonesia has formally partnered with Japan to accelerate the development of hydrogen energy as part of its broader energy transition strategy and long-term industrial competitiveness agenda. The collaboration underscores Indonesia’s ambition to move beyond decarbonization targets and position itself within
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Ban Export of Palm Oil Waste to Boost Domestic Energy Use
by Vivek Waghmode (BioEnergy Times) President Prabowo Subianto has announced that Indonesia will prohibit the export of palm oil waste, including used cooking oil, to prioritize its use for domestic needs, particularly in advancing energy self-sufficiency, Antara, Indonesian News Agency
February 09, 2026 Read Full Article
Innovation from IBP University Expert: Nyamplung and Biogas as Fuel for Agricultural Machinery
(IBP University) IPB University Agricultural Machinery Engineering Expert Prof Desrial has developed a renewable energy innovation based on local resources by utilising nyamplung oil and biogas as fuel for agricultural machinery. This innovation is considered to have great potential to support
January 27, 2026 Read Full Article
EU to Phase out Damaging Soy Biofuels
(Transportation & Environment) Soy biofuels will no longer count towards EU renewable targets, with new EU Commission research confirming they contribute significantly to deforestation The EU will phase out soy in an attempt to curb the use of biofuels linked to indirect
January 26, 2026 Read Full Article
RI to Oblige Aviation Industry Using SAF, Possibly from 2026
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI)) The Indonesian government has planned to oblige the use of bioavtur or sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in aviation industry since 2026 or 2027. It will be started with the international flights. Effendi Manurung, Head of Bioenergy Engineering and
January 20, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Scraps Plan to Introduce B50 Biodiesel This Year, Will Raise Palm Oil Export Levy
by Bernadette Christina and Fransiska Nangoy (Reuters) B50 biodiesel plan scrapped due to technical and funding concerns, officials say; Indonesia to raise crude palm oil export levies to 12.5% from March 1; Scrapping B50 plan bearish for palm oil futures, analyst says Indonesia has
January 14, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Mandate Ethanol-Blended Fuel by 2028, Minister Says
(Antara/Tempo) Indonesian Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, will mandate the use of ethanol blends in fuel oil by 2028 at the latest. "I assure you, no later than 2028 there will be a mandatory requirement for bioethanol. Perhaps in 2027-2028," said Bahlil
January 13, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Policy Seen to Boost Malaysia’s Palm Oil Competitiveness
by Danni Haizal Danial Donald (Bernama) Indonesia’s plan to implement a B50 biodiesel mandate is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s position in the global palm oil market by improving its price competitiveness and supply reliability, according to an economist. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia associate
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
DHE Revision and B40 Could Pressure RI’s Palm Oil Industries
(Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI)) The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono said the combination of regulation on foreign exchange from exports (DHE) of natural resources scheduled to take effect since January 2026 and the implementation of biodiesel 40
January 12, 2026 Read Full Article
Six National Elements Agree to Accelerate Energy Transition and Food Security, IPB University Takes Key Role
(IBP University) Food security and energy transition are often seen as two major agendas that are at odds with each other. However, cross institutional collaboration shows that both can be accelerated simultaneously through integrated research, innovation, and policies. This commitment was confirmed
January 02, 2026 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans to Fine Palm Oil Growers, Miners $8.5 Billion for Forest Encroachment
by Gayatri Suroyo (Reuters/MSN) Indonesia has identified potential fines amounting to $8.5 billion that the government could collect in 2026 from palm oil companies and miners operating illegally in forest areas, the country's attorney general said on Wednesday (December 24, 2025). President
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels Mandates Around the World 2026
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Daily Digest today released its annual review of biofuels mandates and targets around the world, looking at the state of biofuels mandates in 65 countries. Get the latest up to the minute new information on the
December 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota Seeking to Wring out Biofuel from Sorghum in Fukushima
by Go Takahashi (Asahi Shimbun) In a 5,000-square-meter farmland in one corner of the town, which co-hosts the disaster-stricken Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant, some 30,000 sorghum plants are blowing in the wind. But the staple crop isn't being grown for food
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Volatile Biofuels Demand Is Reshaping the Price Relationship between Soybean and Palm Oils
by Yu-Chi Wang and Joe Janzen (farmdoc/Successful Farming) ... Soybean oil and palm oil are the two most widely available vegetable oils in the world and are substitutes in many products, including as feedstocks in the production of biofuels. For many years,
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Keeps 2026 Biodiesel Quota Flat, Raising Doubts over B50 Target
by Aditya Kondalamahanty and Ck Quick (S&P Global) 2026 biodiesel quota at 15.646 million kiloliters; Non-PSO allocations raised, PSO requirement reduced -- Indonesia has set its biodiesel production quota for 2026 at 15.646 million kiloliters, Ernest Gunawan, secretary general of the Indonesian Biofuel
December 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Asia-Pacific Study Reveals Pessimistic Outlook for SAF Uptake by 2030 as Singapore Details Levy
by Tony Harrington (Green Air) A new assessment of sustainable aviation fuel across the Asia-Pacific region highlights low expectations of usage by 2030 without urgent policy support, saying multiple countries have proposed and discussed SAF targets but few have firm targets
December 19, 2025 Read Full Article
Prabowo Urges Oil Palm Planting in Papua for Biofuel
by Dian Rahma Fika (Tempo) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto summoned the regents of Papua, Papuan figures, and the Executive Committee for the Acceleration of Special Autonomy Development in Papua to the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. During the two-hour meeting,
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
RFA Strongly Supports Investigation into China’s Unfair Trade Practices
(Renewable Fuels Association) A thorough investigation into China’s prejudicial trade actions with American agriculture is “justified and necessary,” the Renewable Fuels Association said today at a hearing of the U.S. Trade Representative in Washington. “China’s failure to fully implement the Phase One
December 17, 2025 Read Full Article
TRA Proposes Duties on Biodiesel from Indonesia Be Maintained Public Comment DEADLINE January8, 2026
(U.K. Trade Remedies Authority) The TRA suggests keeping countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel and updating the product description to exclude sustainable aviation fuel. -- The Trade Remedies Authority (TRA) has published its Statement of Essential Facts regarding imports of biodiesel from Indonesia. This transition review was
December 16, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Aims to End Diesel Imports in 2026 with Expanded Biodiesel Program
by Dames Alexander Sinaga (Xinhua) Indonesia aims to halt diesel fuel imports in 2026 as the government accelerates its biodiesel program and boosts domestic refinery capacity, marking a major step toward strengthening energy security and reducing reliance on foreign fuel supplies. A
December 12, 2025 Read Full Article
Farmers and Innovators Say There Is Potential in Australia's Untapped Biofuel Sector
by Danielle Pope (ABC) Innovators and farmers are calling for greater backing to help establish a domestic biofuel industry. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation estimates an Australian low-carbon fuel industry could be worth $36 billion by 2050. What's next? The federal government has established
December 10, 2025 Read Full Article
Agri-Feedstocks, the Emerging Backbone of Europe’s Biofuel Ambitions
(EurActiv) Europe’s energy giants are seeking to harness the potential of agricultural residues to increase the use of biofuel -- As Europe races to decarbonise transport, biofuels are taking on renewed strategic importance. The European Commission has just published a bioeconomy strategy which recommends
December 03, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Plans Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production Boost Amid High Costs
by Saifulbahri Ismail and Marcel Pereira (Channel News Asia) Selling used cooking oil has become a side income for residents near Indonesia’s largest refinery, a vital supply link in the nation’s sustainable aviation fuel plans. CILACAP, Indonesia: Indonesia’s state-owned energy company Pertamina is ramping up
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s Ethanol Industry Encouraged to Take Advantage of Massive Molasses Surplus
(ChiniMandi/AgriInsite) Indonesia’s biofuel sector is being urged to make better use of a large surplus of molasses, an often underutilized by-product of sugarcane, that could significantly raise domestic ethanol output, reports Indonesia Business Post. According to the Indonesian Association of Spirit and
December 01, 2025 Read Full Article
East Kalimantan Develops Sacha Inchi for Nutrition, Biofuel
(Antara) East Kalimantan’s Regional Research and Innovation Agency (BRIDA) is partnering with private companies to develop sacha inchi as a nutritional tool to combat stunting and as a renewable energy source. “We are collaborating with firms like Kideco to explore local potential,
November 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Rolling out Biofuel Mandates
(Biofuels International) Over the past five years, several Asian countries have introduced or strengthened biofuel mandates as part of their strategies to enhance energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and support agricultural economies. These policies have varied in scope and ambition,
November 22, 2025 Read Full Article
POSCO INTERNATIONAL Acquired Major Indonesian Palm Company and Completed Refinery, Completing Full Value Chain from Development of Palm Seed to Production of Biofuel Feedstock
(POSCO International) On the 19th, the company secured management control of Sampoerna Agro in Indonesia, adding 128,000 hectares of palm plantations and achieving stable entry into the global palm market through a total investment of approximately KRW 1.3 trillion On the same
November 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Pertamina Draws Inspiration from Brazil’s Ethanol Success at COP30
Belèm, Brazil (ANTARA) - Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, PT Pertamina, is taking cues from Brazil’s remarkable progress in ethanol fuel development at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil,. “Brazil has been very successful in developing ethanol,”
November 15, 2025 Read Full Article
A Fiscal Incentive Program to Produce Sustainable Aviation Fuel from Used Cooking Oil in Indonesia
by Tenny Kristiana and Chelsea Baldino (International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT)) Indonesia is exploring pathways to incorporate sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into its national biofuel program, with used cooking oil (UCO) emerging as a promising feedstock. This research brief examines how
November 07, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia: East Java to Become Major Site for Ethanol Production
by Vivek Waghmode (ChiniMandi) The Ministry of Industry has identified East Java as a prime location for setting up an ethanol plant to support Indonesia’s plan to introduce a mandatory 10 percent bioethanol blend (E10) in fuel, reports Antara News. “The most
November 03, 2025 Read Full Article
How This Sustainable Jet Fuel Company Is Charting a New Route in the Trump Era
by Sean Captain (Fast Company) LanzaJet aims to power planes without petroleum. Its first plant got caught up in politics—forcing a sudden retooling before it can begin producing sustainable aviation fuel. A first-of-its-kind refinery has been in the works for a decade
October 30, 2025 Read Full Article
Toyota Keen to Build Ethanol Plant in Indonesia, Says Deputy Minister
by Anastasya Lavenia Yudi (Tempo) Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry, Todotua Pasaribu, has announced that several companies are interested in building ethanol factories in Indonesia, including Japan-based auto manufacturer Toyota. This move is intended to support the use of 10 percent ethanol-blended fuels,
October 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia–Brazil Seal Ethanol Fuel Pact to Boost Clean Energy
(Antara) Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia conveyed that the renewable energy development collaboration between Indonesia and Brazil targets environmentally friendly ethanol-based biofuels. The collaboration was sealed in a Memorandum of Agreement (MoU) signing, witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo
October 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia to Cultivate 1 Million Hectares of Cassava for E10 Fuel Project
by Alfitria Nefi P (Tempo) The Minister of Agriculture, Amran Sulaiman, plans to cultivate cassava on one million hectares of land to support ethanol production for the 10 percent ethanol (E10) supply in fuel products. Amran stated that the cassava cultivation program will be
October 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Is the Biofuel Boom Over?
by Felicity Bradstock (OilPrice.com) • Oil majors, including Shell, BP, and TotalEnergies, are scaling back or delaying biofuel projects despite earlier commitments to ramp up production. Shell’s decision to cancel its massive Rotterdam biofuels plant highlights broader financial and market challenges facing
October 20, 2025 Read Full Article
EU-US Waste Oil Imports Surge Twentyfold as Biofuel Demand Hits Vegoil Supply: IEA
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Biofuels claiming 27% of vegetable oil production by 2030; Aviation SAF competing for same waste oils as road transport; Advanced feedstocks still niche despite policy support -- EU and US waste oil imports have surged twentyfold since 2020, intensifying pressure
October 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Considering Bioethanol-Blended Fuel Mandate, Minister Says
by Ananda Teresia and Fransisca Nangoy (Reuters) Indonesia is considering setting a mandatory bioethanol content level of 10% for gasoline sold in the country to lower carbon dioxide emissions and reduce its dependence on fuel imports, state news agency Antara reported
October 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Ethanol Mix Gasoline: Mileage and Engine Impact
(Autoini) Explore ethanol fuel blends and their effects on engines, efficiency, and global adoption. -- Ethanol mix gasoline is becoming more common worldwide as countries aim to cut emissions and reduce oil dependence. Blended fuels such as E5, E10, E20, and E85 are already widely
October 06, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Appeals ‘into the Void’ WTO Ruling on RI Biodiesel Exports
by Deni Ghifari (The Jakarta Post) he European Union plans to appeal a World Trade Organization ruling against Brussels’ import duties imposed on biodiesel from Indonesia, meaning the case is set to remain in limbo at the WTO’s paralyzed Appellate Body. READ
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia: Palm Oil Sellers Fear New Barriers after EU Deal
by Fika Ramadhani (Deutsche Welle) After nearly a decade of negotiations between Jakarta and Brussels, a new free trade pact will let Indonesia sell its palm oil in the EU with zero tariffs. But other obstacles are looming. -- The European Union
September 29, 2025 Read Full Article
U-turn on Ethanol Imports to Protect Farmers, Secure Supplies
by Maudey Khalisha (The Jakarta Post) The Trade Ministry has reinstated controls on ethanol imports to stabilize molasses prices and protect sugarcane farmers, while also issuing new rules on cassava to support domestic producers. READ MORE Related articles Tapioca Import Requirements Tightened,
September 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Pertamina Accelerates Biofuel Usage in Indonesia
(Biofuels International) Pertamina, Indonesia's state-owned energy holding company, is increasing efforts to accelerate the energy transition in the transportation sector by developing biofuels, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and green hydrogen. The move aims to cut carbon emissions while ensuring national energy security. Pertamina
September 25, 2025 Read Full Article
EU to Delay Anti-Deforestation Law by Another Year
by Kate Abnett and Makini Brice (Reuters) EU delays law again, citing IT system concerns; U.S. and other major trade partners have opposed the law; Law aims to curb global deforestation linked to EU consumption; Environmental campaigners criticise delay The European Union will delay launching
September 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Princeton Digital Group and Pertamina Patra Niaga Forge Landmark HVO Partnership Pioneering Sustainable Fuel Use in Indonesia to Advance Climate and Community Well-being
(Princeton Digital Group) Princeton Digital Group (PDG) , Asia Pacific's leading data center provider, today announced a strategic partnership with Pertamina Patra Niaga to roll out Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a replacement for diesel fuel across its Indonesian operations. This milestone
September 11, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Pushes for South-South Cooperation on Palm Oil Sustainability Standards
(EurActiv) Comprehensive global standards for palm oil management and trade are being developed through BRICS, CPOPC and FAO, but will they sync with the EU’s Deforestation Regulation? -- In July, Indonesian Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno announced a new push to develop
September 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Sky’s the Limit: The 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit Tackled Industry-Wide Questions on Policy, Feedstock Diversification and the Road Ahead.
by Caitlin Scheresky (SAF Magazine) On June 9-11, industry experts in sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), renewable diesel and biodiesel convened in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 2025 Sustainable Fuels Summit. SFS’s nine breakout panels across the three-day conference explored various angles within the
September 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Biofuels: Black Gold from Golden Straw
by Adeel Ghayur (Express Tribune) ... For Pakistan, biofuel production offers a similar opportunity, serving as both a strategic step towards achieving energy independence and a crucial measure to address the environmental challenges associated with crop residue burning. Pakistan has decades of
September 02, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt to Issue New Presidential Regulation on Waste Management for Energy Sector Development
by Julian Issac (Indonesia Business Post) The Indonesian government is set to issue a new Presidential Regulation (Perpres) to replace three existing regulations on waste management, in a move aimed at streamlining bureaucracy and improving the waste-to-energy business model, which has
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Effective Deep Eutectic Solvent Pretreatment in One-Pot Lignocellulose Biorefinery for Ethanol Production
(Industrial Crops and Products) • Development of a novel one-pot DES mediated pretreatment method that eliminates the need for a washing step. Investigation of enzyme kinetics to understand inhibition patterns at varying DES concentrations and biomass loading. Direct saccharification post-pretreatment minimizes uncompetitive inhibition,
September 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) in Lignocellulosic Biomass Pretreatment: Mechanisms and Process Optimization
Nida Arshad, Elizabeth Jayex Panakkal, Aiya Chantarasiri, Peerapong Pornwongthong, Hassan El Bari, Widya Fatriasari, Prapakorn Tantayotai and Malinee Sriariyanun (Bioresource Technology Reports) A comprehensive overview of various DES formulations and their combinations is provided. The impact of reaction parameters on DES pretreatment efficiency is critically evaluated. The integration of intensification
August 31, 2025 Read Full Article
QUOTE OF THE WEEK -- Iman Pambagyo
Still, the global legitimacy of palm oil-based biodiesel cannot endure without stronger sustainability pillars at home. Criticisms ... about deforestation, land conflicts, and indigenous rights should not be dismissed as mere “smear campaigns.” There is truth in these claims, however
August 28, 2025 Read Full Article
Airbus Eyes Indonesia Biomass for SAF
(Bioenergy Insight) Airbus’s Singapore office has partnered with Indonesia’s Bogor Agricultural University (IPB) to explore the use of biomass in producing sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), aiming to source up to 100 million tonnes per year from the country. The collaboration will conduct
August 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia Wins WTO Dispute, Calls for End to EU Biodiesel Tariffs
by Alfitria Nefi P (Tempo) Indonesia is urging the European Union (EU) to immediately revoke its countervailing duties on Indonesian biodiesel products after a win in the DS618 trade dispute at the World Trade Organization (WTO). "We urge the EU to immediately revoke the
August 25, 2025 Read Full Article
Using Biomethane from Palm Oil Waste to Fuel Sustainable Growth
(Unilever) Unilever is using biomethane made from palm oil waste to help lower emissions at our facility in Indonesia. Discover how we’re working to grow our business more sustainably and inspire positive change in the palm oil industry. Unilever is the first
August 22, 2025 Read Full Article
Pertamina Cilacap Refinery in Indonesia Ships Its 1st Batch of SAF Made from Used Cooking Oil
(Pertamina/Biobased Diesel Daily) After undergoing a series of quality-standard tests at the laboratories of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional Cilacap Unit and Lemigas in Indonesia, KPI officially carried out the first lifting/shipment of Pertamina sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) products made from a mixture
August 19, 2025 Read Full Article
This Toyota Prius Can Cut Emissions by Up to 90% Thanks to a Clever Trick
by Thanos Pappas (Car Scoops) The plug-in hybrid powertrain of this Prius prototype can run on both ethanol and gasoline -- The Prius PHEV flex fuel prototype offers a new approach to vehicle decarbonization. It pairs plug-in hybrid technology with an engine that can
August 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Indonesia’s B50 Biofuel Rollout Faces Uncertainty amid Palm Oil Supply Woes
by Lin Bo-yu (Reccessary) Indonesia’s plan to raise its palm oil-based biodiesel blend to 50% next year is now in question. A senior official from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) acknowledged ongoing uncertainty over palm oil feedstock availability and
July 26, 2025 Read Full Article
Japan Trade Deal Reduces Tariffs, Boosting US Agricultural, Protein, and Biofuel Exports
by Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Japan reduces 25% tariff on US imports to 15%, opening markets; The deal boosts US agricultural exports to Japan, a vital trading partner; Improved market access may drive 5%-10% gains in US agricultural and protein exp ... The announcement via
July 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Confiscated Oil Palm Land Transferred to Agrinas for Green Energy Production
by Julian Isaac (Indonesia Business Post) State-owned palm oil company PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara has targeted the confiscated land it manages to produce at least 25 tons per hectare (ha) of palm oil per year, with a focus in the production
July 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil Invites Indonesia to Join Global Biofuels Alliance
by Jayanty Nada Shofa (Jakarta Globe) Brazil is looking to bring the world’s largest palm oil producer Indonesia onto the Global Biofuels Alliance, a group of countries that seeks to bump up the uptake of sustainable biofuels. Biofuels took the center stage when Brazilian
July 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Renewed US Tariff Threat Targets Seafood, Ethanol, Metal Sector in Indonesia and Thailand
by Samyak Pandey, Rohan Somwanshi, and Aditya Kondalamahanty (S&P Global) --Indonesia and Thailand face steep US tariffs on seafood, ethanol, and palm oil exports. --Indonesia's $2.1 bil seafood exports, Thailand's $1.7 bil seafood exports to US at risk. --Palm oil value
July 08, 2025 Read Full Article
The Evolving Landscape of Enzymatic Biodiesel Production
(Biofuels International) The biodiesel sector has undergone significant market changes in recent years, leading to the emergence of new processing and technological solutions. In Europe, the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive III (RED III) is driving substantial change in the biodiesel sector, which
July 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Markets Eye Biofuels in Response to Israeli-Irani Tensions
by Meghan Sapp (Biofuels Digest) In Washington, the Financial Times reports that vegetable oil prices jumped on Thursday on the back of fears that the conflict between Israel and Iran could escalate, promoting investors to look for fossil fuel alternatives. Prices were
June 20, 2025 Read Full Article
South Papua Biodiesel Project: Indonesia’s Defense Minister Signals Strategic Energy Shift
by Senaman (West Papua Voice) On a mission that blends national energy ambition with regional development, Indonesia’s Minister of Defense, Prabowo Subianto, visited South Papua to inspect the progress of the palm-oil-based biodiesel program—an initiative seen as central to transforming the province
June 10, 2025 Read Full Article
EU Biodiesel Tariffs Offer Hong Kong a Chance to Boost Adoption of Green Fuel
by Eric Ng (South China Morning Post) Biodiesel needs more financial incentives to compete with EVs in the city’s decarbonisation efforts, Business Environment Council says -- The European Union’s (EU) tariffs on biodiesel and renewable diesel from China present Hong Kong with
June 09, 2025 Read Full Article
Pertamina NRE Teams Up with French Company to Develop Low-Carbon and Renewable Fuels
(Pertamina) PT Pertamina Power Indonesia (Pertamina NRE) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with French energy company MGH Energy to explore a strategic collaboration in developing low-carbon and renewable fuels. The signing took place at the Indonesia-France Business Forum 2025
June 05, 2025 Read Full Article
Community-Based Biofuels Offer ‘Sensible’ Alternative to Palm Oil for Indonesia, Analysis Shows
by Hans Nicholas Jong (Mongabay) Indonesia’s current biofuel strategy relies heavily on expanding oil palm plantations to meet its B40 and upcoming B50 biodiesel mandates, which could cause up to $4.72 billion in environmental and social damage. A proposed alternative scenario by
May 23, 2025 Read Full Article
Government Raises CPO Export Levy to Boost Downstream Industry
(Indonesia Business Post) Ministry of Finance has raised the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, a move the government says is aimed at enhancing productivity and adding value to downstream palm oil products, particularly
May 16, 2025 Read Full Article
The Digest’s 2025 Multi-Slide Guide to Feedstocks and the Future of the Bioeconomy
by Jim Lane (Biofuels Digest) Alexander A. Koukoulas, Ph.D. from AFRY emphasized key factors for a successful bioeconomy, including feedstocks, technology, market knowledge/off-takes, and policy support. Strong market knowledge and off-take agreements are crucial for project bankability. The rapid expansion of
May 13, 2025 Read Full Article
2025: The Year of SAF Mandates
(Argus Media) An Argus overview on SAF regulations, market fundamentals and prices READ MORE
May 05, 2025 Read Full Article
ASEAN and Canada Study Finds Southeast Asia Could Be a Key SAF Producer and Exporter
by Tony Harrington (GreenAir) A high-level trans-Pacific research programme has concluded that abundant supplies of agricultural feedstock across multiple countries in Southeast Asia could facilitate the region’s emergence as a key global supplier of sustainable aviation fuels. The study was undertaken
May 01, 2025 Read Full Article
Commission Takes Action to Simplify the Implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation
(European Commission) Today (April 14, 2025), the Commission is providing further simplifications and reducing the administrative burden to facilitate the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). In this context, it has published new guidance documents in view of the Regulation's entry into
April 28, 2025 Read Full Article
HDF Energy, Indonesia's Ministry of Transportation, PLN and ASDP Join Forces to Decarbonize the Maritime Sector with Hydrogen Solutions
(HDF Energy/Actus Newswire) In a significant step towards supporting Indonesia's energy transition goals, PT HDF Energy Indonesia - a subsidiary of HDF Energy - has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation (MoT), state-owned electric utility PT
April 21, 2025 Read Full Article
Brazil’s Biodiesel Boom Soaks up Soybean Oil, Reducing Availability for Exports
By Samyak Pandey (S&P Global) Surging biodiesel production in Brazil tightens global vegetable oil markets; Palm oil output projected to edge up, but export availability expected to shrink; Global oilseed market undergoing significant shifts -- Surging biodiesel production in Brazil is diverting soybean
April 15, 2025 Read Full Article
World’s Largest Deforestation Project Fells Forests for Bioethanol Fuel, Sugar and Rice in Indonesia
by Victoria Milko (Associated Press) ... Indonesia has been building food estates, massive plantations designed to improve the country’s food security for decades, with varying level of success. The concept was revived by former President Joko Widodo during his 2014- 2024
April 08, 2025 Read Full Article
Govt Plans to Convert Waste into Fuel, Power in 30 Big Cities
(ANTARA) Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, said that the government is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 big cities by 2029. "We are targeting around 30 big cities. Each city can produce around
March 17, 2025 Read Full Article
India Needs Rs 2500 Crore Investment to Achieve 5% Biodiesel Blending by 2030: Ind-Ra
by Sarthak Mahajan (Auto Professional) A report by India Ratings and Research highlights the need for supply chain development, policy support, and investment to meet biodiesel blending targets, as progress remains slow due to feedstock challenges and economic viability concerns. India Ratings and Research
March 14, 2025 Read Full Article
Analysis-The End of Cheap Palm Oil? Output Stalls as Biodiesel Demand Surges
by Rajendra Jadhav, Bernadette Christina and Ashley Tang (Reuters) Palm oil production growth plummets to 1% from 7%; Indonesia boosts biodiesel consumption, curbs exports; Palm oil prices surge past soyoil amid tight supplies; Biofuel demand to drive up vegoil prices Prices of cooking oil could
March 10, 2025 Read Full Article
B100 Biodiesel Trial in Malaysia by Palm Oil Giant FGV
(PaulTan.org) FGV Biotechnologies, a subsidiary of palm oil giant FGV, recently launched a B100 biodiesel campaign at Fraser’s Hill, Pahang. If you’re wondering what’s B100, yes it’s 100% palm oil-based biodiesel, just like how the B10 blend has 10% of palm
March 06, 2025 Read Full Article
Optimistic Outlook for U.S. Ethanol Exports
by Brent Barnett (Brownfield Ag News) A director for the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board says he sees a favorable outlook for U.S. ethanol exports. Shane Goplin says he expects momentum from 2024 to continue through 2025. “We have to increase our production.
March 04, 2025 Read Full Article
Time to Act on Biofuels Fraud: EBB Proposes Ambitious Reform of RED Verification
(European Biodiesel Board) In its continued effort to tackle biofuels fraud, the European Biodiesel Board (EBB) has published an elaborate and ambitious proposal revising the rules on sustainable biofuels verification. The trade association, representing EU producers of HVO and FAME from
February 25, 2025 Read Full Article
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