In Indonesia, the government continues to make efforts to ensure the availability of energy and easy public access to energy, including B50 biodiesel energy at affordable prices but still paying attention to environmental protection. The challenge for developing B50 biodiesel in the future is not only in fulfilling raw materials from CPO but in the […]
In Indonesia, various pulping methods, such as Kraft, sulfite, and soda, have been adopted to produce cellulose from lignocelluloses. Pulping methods such as semi-chemical, sodium hydroxide and sodium sulfide, and organosolv and sulfite acid have been employed in the time past. However, the chemical method has been used extensively to isolate cellulose from plant biomass, […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Globe newspaper reports the government has begun trailing B40 on trains in an effort to reduce fuel imports for rail transportation, saving up to $9 billion annually. Using B35 has already led to significant reductions of FX usage, so increasing the blend another 5% is expected to improve the situation further, […]
In Indonesia, Indonesia Business Post reported that the Governor of East Kalimantan, Akmal Malik, encouraged Chinese companies to invest in building a biodiesel plant in East Kalimantan, Indonesia, emphasizing the region’s significant palm oil production potential. The offer was conveyed during a recent visit to China. During the visit, Akmal explored investment opportunities with various […]
In Malaysia, Wison New Energies, a China-based clean energy provider, has been awarded a $1 billion contract by Malaysia’s Genting to build Indonesia’s first and the world’s ninth floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility. The project, signed amidst the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Malaysia and China, will be constructed at Wison’s Nantong and […]
In Indonesia, CNBC Indonesia reports PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) signed a contract for ship rental services and Ship to Ship (STS) management in distributing biofuel to 22 Association companies Indonesian Biofuel Producer (APROBI). Furthermore, this collaboration also includes increasing infrastructure capacity and biodiesel storage facilities at major ports. This is important to ensure that […]
In Indonesia, the Vietnam News Agency reports that the government plans to dedicate 2 million hectares of sugarcane in Papau to produce ethanol as part of its efforts to gain energy independence and improving air quality. It is also exploring the use of corn and seaweed as feedstock. The president signed a decree in mid-April […]
In Indonesia, the Jakarta Post newspaper reports the Oil Palm Plantation Fund Management Agency says rising prices and export costs for crude palm oil (CPO) will leave the fund $1.75 billion short to subsidize the country’s B35 program. The 55% hole in revenue is a result of significantly lower exports, exports which has a levy […]
In Indonesia, Chem Analyst reports the national palm oil association is concered about a potential conflict between food and fuel production if demand for biodiesel continues to expand. About 46% of last year’s production of 23.2 million metric tons went to fuel production while 44% went to food production, and the remaining to cosmestics and […]
In Indonesia, Valmet will supply a partial bioconversion for PT. Cikarang Listrindo Tbk’s coal-fired circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler in Babelan, Indonesia. The investment reflects Cikarang Listrindo’s initiative for greener energy production and environmentally friendlier operation by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and cutting CO2 emissions. The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the […]
