Firm takes the smoke out of BBQ with biomass innovation
Rethinking how to utilise waste as a source of energy is a hot topic in Cambodia, a country short on power that also grapples with a mounting organic waste problem.
Malaysia says no decision to extend palm oil export tax exemption beyond 2020
[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia has made no decision on whether to extend an export tax exemption on palm oil products after it ends on Dec 31, an official from the Plantation Industries and Commodities Ministry told Reuters on Monday.
Northern Thailand Harvests Dead Leaves for Renewable Energy
Thailand has come up with an innovative project to transform natural waste, such as dried leaves in forests, into a renewable energy source. They have set a target, for 17 northern provinces, to convert 100 tonnes of dried leaves per day into solid fuel.
Indonesia turns focus to energy security and renewables amid pandemic
JAKARTA: The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has presented Indonesia with the opportunity to work toward energy security and switch from conventional to renewable sources, officials have said.
BiON to accelerate biogas expansion in Malaysia with consortium
BiON is to establish a consortium to accelerate the expansion of biogas activities in Malaysia.
Is The EU’s War On Palm Oil Working?
In December 2018, the European Union (EU) revised the Renewable Energy Directive (RED) also called RED II which bans the use of palm oil. The EU decided to use sunflower oil as an alternate biofuel which is produced in Europe; stating the reason for the ban on palm oil is that it contributes to extensive deforestation […]
Ministry urging manufacturers to optimize waste management technology
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Industry Ministry is encouraging the manufacturing industry to improve production waste management to help achieve sustainable and environment-friendly national industry development.
Japan’s MHI eyes Indonesian biomass power potential
Japanese engineering firm Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) is looking to promote the use of biomass at existing coal-fired power plants in Indonesia, with the country aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing its renewable power sources.
