Energy

Biodiesel Producers Ready to Invest in Preparation for...

Having implemented B20 mandatory program, Indonesia has a plan in place to boost the use of biodiesel by rolling out B30, a blend...

Researcher: If B50 is Feasible, so is B30

Having achieved impressive result in a road test, Indonesian Oil Palm Research Institute (IOPRI) continues to develop fuel with 50...

Indonesia into the Era of Green Fuels Industry

CONGRATULATIONS are probably due more to PT Pertamina (Persero) that has succeeded tested co-processing to convert palm oil into green...

Pertamina’s Plaju Refinery Succeeds in Converting Palm...

PT Pertamina (Persero) has succeeded in converting palm oil into green fuels and LPG  at Plaju refinery in South Sumatera.

ITB and Pertamina Develop Catalyst to Convert Palm Oil...

BANDUNG Institute of Technology (ITB) collaborated with PT Pertamina (Persero) are developing catalyst to convert palm oil into green...

Refinery in Plaju to Produce Palm Oil-Based Green Fuel

PT Pertamina (Persero) will use its oil refinery in Plaju, South Sumatera to produce palm oil-based green fuels.

Rail Test Successfully Completed, B20 Safe for Locomotive

THE government has completed rail test of B20 performance on locomotives.

11 Companies Facing Penalty in B20 Mandatory Implementation

THERE are at least 11 companies that are facing penalties for alleged non-compliance with contracts in implementing expanded B20 mandatory...

Pertamina Facing Fine Over Alleged Failure in Distributing...

THE government has solid stance on implementing the expanded B20 mandatory program, including on its rule enforcement to build effective...

Mahathir Throws Out B20 Biodiesel Challenge

PUTRAJAYA: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has challenged Malaysia to emulate Indonesia’s move to introduce a higher biodiesel mandate — the...

Biodiesel 30 Road Test Preparation Has Completed 80 Percent

THE government is planning to speed up use of fuel with 30 percent bio content (B30).

Thailand to Use Biodiesel on Power Plants and Heavy Vehicles

THAILAND is going to implement policy to use biodiesel in power plants and heavy vehicles in order to reduce 190.000 metric ton palm...

Malaysia to Implement B10 Biodiesel Program from 1 December...

MALAYSIA will implement B10 program starting from 1 December 2018 and will make it mandatory from February 2019.

Govt Reduces B20 Blending Terminals to 25 Locations

The Government has decided to reduce the number of fuel terminals to blend biodiesel 20% (B20) from 112 to 25 locations.

Biofuel Producers Want B30 to be Implemented by Early 2019

BIOFUEL producers are expecting government to make it mandatory for biodiesel to have a bio-content of at least 30 percent by early...

Palm Oil Board Forecasts B20 will Reach 1.6 Million Tons...

USE of fuel with 20 percent biodiesel content (B2) in Indonesia is projected to reach 1.6 million tons by the end of this year.