Southeast Asia ethanol market reviewed: Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia early leaders

In Singapore, Frost & Sullivan has released a report on ethanol demand in Southeast Asia, finding that national policy is typically the key determinant in projecting ethanol usage.

The report said that the Philippines (5 percent by 2010), Indonesia (5-10% by 2010) and Thailand (15% by 2010) would lead ethanol adoption in the region, but is tracking usage in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos.

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