Indonesia looks to Boeing to help start aviation biofuel industry

In Indonesia, the first steps towards an aviation biofuel industry were taken earlier this month when a trade ministry delegation met with senior executives at Boeing to discuss cooperation, including with palm oil-based aviation biofuel. A follow up meeting has been facilitated by the government between Boeing and the national biodiesel producers association to discuss what that collaboration could look like. The country is looking for ways to absorb its palm oil surplus while also reducing reliance on fossil fuel imports.