In Indonesia, the Antara news agency reports that increasing the biodiesel blending mandate to 35% on February 1 from the current 30% will require 1.315 billion liters of biodiesel this year. Although the price of biodiesel is subsidized from revenue generated by exporting palm oil and its products, which Reuters says could top $2 billion […]
In Indonesia, Mowilex has created a 28% biobased paint that is not only more sustainable to produce, but also converts harmful formaldehyde into water vapor. Called Naturalle, the paint swaps petroleum-based resins with ingredients made from seeds, stalks and grasses sourced from Michigan’s Dow, Inc. “PRIMAL™ RN Biobased Acrylic Emulsion and FORMASHIELD™ Technology from Dow […]
In Indonesia, China’s Xinhua news agency reports the Indonesian government has decided to delay the introduction of the B35 mandate by another month, launching on February 1 instead of January 1 as most recently planned. Although preparations for the higher blend have been under way since October, there are lingering concerns about having sufficient fuel […]
In Indonesia, Gree Energy has secured $3.2 million in a pre-series A funding round led by Earthcare Group. Established in 2013, Gree Energy empowers the food industry to cut methane emissions and treat industrial wastewater in emerging countries by implementing on-site biogas facilities. Gree makes biogas solutions financially viable by unlocking access to carbon credit […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the government has set out a three-year roadmap to start blending 5% sugarcane-based ethanol with gasoline, starting first in just a few provinces—in the capital of Jakarta and East Java—and then rolling it out later. The roll out will be followed by scaling up to 10% in the medium term and […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the president has asked his government to create a mechanism allowing for the rollout of B35. Currently, the country blends 30% biodiesel and has been running trials on 40% biodiesel to facilitate future higher blends. The aim is for the country to further reduce its fossil fuel imports while ensuring high […]
In Indonesia, the proposed $370 million epichlorohydrin (ECH) manufacturing plant project in Samalaju Industrial Park held its groundbreaking ceremony recently. The project is a joint venture investment by OCiKumho Sdn Bhd and Korea Kumho Petro Chemical Group. When operational, the new plant will produce ECH through hydroelectric power with bio-glycerin and natural salts. ECH is […]
In Indonesia, Bloomberg reports B40 vehicles trials are moving to the island of Java over the next few weeks where six Toyota Innova minivans will be tested at higher altitudes. Since palm oil-based biodiesel tends to solidify in colder temperatures, the aim is to see if the higher blend can keep the vehicles running up […]
In Indonesia, Bloomberg reports the country aims to implement an E20 blend at the pump next year. State-owned oil company Pertamina has wanted to blend ethanol for some time, but low oil prices kept it from doing so while its new net zero ambitions for 2060 are helping it to move the dial. The new […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the government has increased its blending estimate to 11.03 billion liters this year from 10.15 billion liters due to higher demand expected in Q4. The export levy waiver has been extended until October 31 to ensure price stability. Indonesia currently has a B30 blending mandate but is doing tests on higher […]
