In Indonesia, the Xinhua news agency reports Indonesia has allotted 2 million hectares in Merauke for sugarcane plantations that will be used to supply feedstock for the country’s first ethanol production facility. The factory is expected to produce 300 million liters of ethanol annually in three different units starting in 2027. Indonesia has long been […]
In Indonesia, PT Sarimelati Kencana Tbk, the license holder of Pizza Hut in Indonesia and operator of the largest pizza restaurant network in the country, reinforced its commitment to sustainability by announcing a collaboration with TUKR in managing food production waste across PHD (Pizza Hut Delivery) outlets nationwide. TUKR is an Indonesian company in the […]
In Indonesia, the Indonesian Business Post reports that for the country to reach its B50 ambitions in 2026, it will need 2.3 million metric tons of ethanol compared to just the 300,000 tons that is produced domestically. To try to reduce the level of imports required and boost the domestic production, the government is looking […]
In Indonesia, Antara reported that Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, 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 20 megawatts of electricity,” he said. The products obtained […]
In Indonesia, Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has demonstrated its commitment to supporting the government’s program by using B40 fuel for shipping transportation. A total of 189 vessels operated by PIS for national energy distribution have been using this biodiesel fuel since January 2025. Irfan explained that this strategic step is part of PIS’s efforts to […]
In Indonesia, Palm Oil Magazine reports the Indonesian government has deployed a task force to oversee the 40% biofuel blending mandate that kicked in on January 1. Activities will include inspecting technical aspects of B40 as a preemptive measure to insure compliance instead of waiting until infractions had been made. The government has approved a […]
In Malaysia, the Star newspaper reports that CGS International estimates Indonesian palm oil production will increase by 3% this year, which in turn will weigh on prices enough to bring them down about 10%. The increased production should be seen in Q2 this year following on the effects of El Niño last year. However, it […]
In Indonesia, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) achieved ISCC (International Sustainability Carbon Certification) Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) and Europe Union (EU) certificates to produce SAF from used cooking oil (UCO). With this certification, KPI’s SAF meets sustainability requirements and can be accepted and traded according to the regulations of the […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reported that the Indonesian government has clamped down on exports of used cooking oil (UCO) and palm oil residue to ensure supply to domestic cooking oil and biodiesel industries. The move aims to help attain a new mandate starting from this year, of mixing 40% of palm oil-based fuel with diesel fuel, […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports Indonesia has decided to limit exports of used cooking oil as well as palm oil residue such as palm oil mill effluent in an effort to retain sufficient feedstock in the country to achieve its new 40% blending mandate. As the levy lobbed on crude palm oil exports are used to […]
