Saraburi cement plants to turn waste into energy
Saraburi, which houses Thailand’s key cement plants, is expected to start converting waste to energy in a project led by the Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA). CMA has developed a pilot project to create ‘ignitable waste pallets’, which will replace imported coal in cement production, according to TCMA chair Dr Chana Poomee.
Indonesia accounts for 54% of global palm oil exports: minister
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, Airlangga Hartarto, has said that Indonesia is dominating global palm oil exports, accounting for 54 percent of world palm oil supplies. In 2023, Indonesia’s total palm oil production stood at 56 million tons with export realization reaching 26.33 million tons, he informed.
“First commercial biomethane plant” in Indonesia commences operations
Indonesia’s first commercial biomethane plant officially started operations on 22 January. The plant was constructed by PT KIS Biofuel Indonesia, and is located in North Sumatra.
Erex signs MoU with Vietnam province to develop biomass projects
Japanese electric company erex Co has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Can Tho Province, Vietnam, for the purpose of exchanging and providing information on the development of the study of biomass power plant projects
Waste-to-energy plant nearing completion in central Vietnam
A waste treatment plant in the central Thua Thien Hue Province is set to generate 12MW of electricity per hour from 600 tons of waste it will process daily. It is nearing completion and will start operating this quarter.
Indonesian government commits to developing new energy
The Indonesian government is committed to developing new energy, such as hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), and blue ammonia, in order to realize the national energy transition from fossil to new and renewable energy (EBT).
Singapore’s marine biofuel demand could double by 2025 -TotalEnergies exec
Marine biofuel demand at the world’s largest bunker hub Singapore could potentially double by 2025 to almost 1 million metric tons from 2023 levels as shippers seek to cut emissions, a senior TotalEnergies (TTEF.PA), opens new tab executive said.
Sarawak studying possibility of using wood pellets to generate additional energy, says premier
