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Proper Handling and Storage is a Must to Maintain B20 Quality

BIOENERGY experts and researchers suggested biofuel producers and fuel companies to give more attention to B20 handling and storage,...

B20 Incentives to Cover Biodiesel and Diesel Fuel Price...

The Indonesian Oil Palm Estate Fund (BPDPKS) asserted that the biodiesel incentives to support expanded B20 mandatory program is disbursed...

B20 Companies Attempt to Avoid Penalty

There continues to be a hot topic of discussion over the penalty issue on the implementation of expanded B20 mandatory program.

Stakeholders Gather in B20 Socialization

Another gathering was held in Palembang, South Sumatera (10/10/2018) to socialize implementation of the expanded B20 mandatory program.

Freeport is Attempting to Use B20

PT Freeport Indonesia is attempting to use B20 on its mining vehicles that operates in high location with extreme temperature.

Govt is Preparing B30 Road Test

HAVING succeeded in implementing expanded B20 mandatory program, the government is now exploring possibility to implement B25 and...

Agriculture Minister Regulation 18/2016 on Oil Palm Plantation...

The government has enacted Agriculture Minister Regulation No 18 Year 2016 on Oil Palm Replanting Directive.

Govt to Increase Use of CPO on Power Plants

THE government has demanded PT PLN (Persero) to use 100% crude palm oil (CPO)-based biofuel on its power plants.

Plaju and Dumai Refineries to be Converted to B100 Refineries

THE government is planning to convert two old petroleum refineries into 100 percent biodiesel (B100) refineries.

Progress Has Been Made in B20 Supply Chain Management

The government has made gradually progress on B20 distribution despite of problem in vessels availability.

Europe Still Needs Palm Oil

TRADE Ministry reiterated its view that European opposition to the palm oil industry was driven more by economic and financial reasons...

BPDPKS and 8 Ministries to Strengthen B20 Socialization

The Indonesian Oil Palm Estate Fund (BPDPKS) together with eight ministries and institution have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen...

Law Number 39 Year 2014 on Plantations

The Government has enacted Law of The Republic of Indonesia number 39 year 2014 concerning Plantations.

Medan Holds Palm Oil-Based Culinary Festival

Over time, the palm oil has become the crop of central importance to both our daily lifestyle.

National Companies Show Interest in Biodiesel Factory

In response to the government’s expanded B20 program launched on 1 September 2018, some national private companies are interested...

POME-based Biogas Utilisation Continues to be Developed

Palm oil waste, commonly known as POME (Palm Oil Mill Effluent), is a source of renewable energy that offers efficient and effective...