In Thailand, the Bangkok Post reports the government is preparing to take biofuel support one step further by supporting the use of ethanol as feedstock for bio-based polyethylene. The move is in anticipation of electric vehicles eventually taking over, freeing up ethanol for industrial use rather than for fuel blending as the country currently does. […]
In Thailand, SCG Chemicals is teaming with Braskem to develop a 200,000 metric ton per year bioethelene manufacturing facility in the Map Ta Phut area of Rayong. The facility, which is set to be online by 2025, will produce feedstock for bio-based polyethelene plastic. Sugarcane and cassava are expected to be the feedstocks for the […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post newspaper reports that Energy Absolute is exploring Sustainable Aviation Fuel production from palm oil. EA has been producing biodiesel for nearly two decades, currently at 800,000 liters per day, and believes it is ready to take the next step into SAF. In addition to biodiesel from palm oil, it also […]
In Thailand, Evonik has entered a strategic cooperation with the Pörner Group, Austria and Phichit Bio Power Co., Ltd., Thailand, to supply sustainably precipitated ULTRASIL silica to tire manufacturers. It is made from sodium silicate derived from rice husk ash (RHA), that is produced exclusively with biomass energy sources. In this way, the global tire […]
In Thailand, the Bangkok Post newspaper reports the government is working to make E20 the primary fuel sold at the pump as it phases out E10 from the market. The effort to boost demand and therefore prop up prices for cassava and sugar could include adding a levy for the Oil Fuel Fund onto E10 […]
In Thailand, Energy Absolute, one of the biggest companies in Thailand for renewable energy supply, has signed a license agreement with Sulzer Chemtech (GTC Technology). The new technology provided by Sulzer Chemtech will enhance the quality of the renewable diesel, or hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to meet the regulations on diesel use in cold, wintery […]
In Thailand, the Korea Times reports GS C&E has teamed with St1 to develop ethanol production from waste cassava pulp. If successful, the plant they develop together will be the first of such kind in the world. As the third-largest producer of cassava in the world, Thailand has an abundant supply of the pulp which […]
In Thailand, the Korea Times reports GS C&E has teamed with St1 to develop ethanol production from waste cassava pulp. If successful, the plant they develop together will be the first of such kind in the world. As the third-largest producer of cassava in the world, Thailand has an abundant supply of the pulp which […]
In Thailand, Bangchak Corporation Plc. and its affiliate BBGI Plc. along with Thanachok Oil Light Co., Ltd. signed a joint venture agreement to establish BSGF Company Limited with a THB 8,000-10,000 million (app. $220-$280 million) investment, with the investment proportion of 51% held by Bangchak, 29% by Thanachok Oil Light, and 20% by BBGI respectively. […]
In Thailand, Advanced Biochemical Thailand has launched its new product brand, EPINITY with a new website. EPINITY is the new brand name for ABT’s Epichlorohydrin (ECH), a bio-based, drop-in, and competitive ECH for use in a wide range of downstream industries. Launching EPINITY is a key milestone for ABT to represent the company’s long experience […]
