Tag: Philippines
Universal Robina to begin ethanol production in the Philippines in May
Tweet In the Philippines, Universal Robina plans to open its new $35 million, 30 million liter per year ethanol plant in May, rather than March as originally planned. The facility will use molasses as feedstock and be located in Manjuyod in Negros Oriental province. Once online, total ethanol production nationally will reach 133 million liters […]
Shell Eco-Marathon Asia winners go 2,730.83 km on single liter of ethanol
Tweet In the Philippines, the winners of Shell Eco-Marathon Asia were a team of Thai students who traveled 2,730.83 km on a single liter of ethanol. Team How Much Ethanol from Panjavidhya Technological College basically traveled the distance between Manila and Jakarta in their vehicle that won the race. The was the first time the […]
Biodiesel production capacity in the Philippines jumps by 70.3 million liters
Tweet In the Philippines, biodiesel producers have boosted production capacity by 70.3 million liters thanks to nine coconut-based facilities that came online and five that expanded production capacity. Though the country is planning B5 by 2015, the industry is pushing for a higher blend before then. A study commissioned by the government into available supplies […]
Philippines calls for study into food security impacts of biofuels
Tweet In the Philippines, a legislator is calling for a probe into the 2006 Biofuels Act mandating B1 and E5 after allegations internationally that biofuels are impeding food security. The proposed resolution would mandate the House Committee on Energy to undergo the investigation.
Philippines must cultivate sweet sorghum for success, says Japan
Tweet In the Philippines, biofuel still remains limited by the lack of cultivation of sweet sorghum, according to a study by the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Additionally, the study names as a problem the limited local market for biofuels crops, which could be addressed with a financial package from the government. The report also identifies […]
Coconut oil exports skyrocket as the Philippines fails to mandate B5
Tweet In the Philippines, coconut oil exports grew by nearly 50% in the last 9 months as the country failed to implement the shift to a B5 biofuel mandate. The current blending requirement is 2%, and the proposal to shift to B5 has yet to secure approval from the National Biofuels Board. Coconut oil export […]
TWA to build new biodiesel plant
Tweet In the Philippines, TWA Inc. is planning a new 30 million liter biodiesel plant in Visayas at a cost of $900,000. The company already has a 30 million liter plant in in Sasa, Davao City. Both use coconut oil as feedstock. TWA offers a B5 blend at its Flying V gas station in Philcoa, […]
TWA to build another biodiesel facility in the Philippines
Tweet In the Philippines, TWA will build another biodiesel facility in the Visayas with a capacity of around 8 million gallons, as the Philippines gears up to raise their biodiesel blend in fuel products. The company, responsible for the Flying V brand of biodiesel, pioneered the use of B5 in their retail stationing Philcoa, Quezon […]
Philippines’ DOE wants to consult stakeholders before boosting to B5
Tweet In the Philippines, the Dept. of Energy wants to consult stakeholders regarding the possible introduction of a B5 mandate before issuing the policy. Currently there is a B2 mandate powered by coconut-based biodiesel. Coconut farmers want to boost their market share by the Secretary of Energy is worried about favoring one industry that could […]
Philippines updating biodiesel standard to be inline with international specs
Tweet In the Philippines, the Dept. of Energy is updating its coconut biodiesel specifications to bring the fuel into line with national and international fuel quality standards. The policy, which is meant to facilitate higher biodiesel blends in the future, includes changes to improve oxidation stability and sulfur content as well as dealing with carbon […]
