Waste-to-energy projects see official support, villager resistance
A plan to call for bids for new waste-to-energy (WTE) projects next year is giving hope to local officials worried about the growing volume of garbage in their neighbourhoods.
This is how microorganisms can produce renewable energy for us
We can generate electricity from microorganisms as an alternative to the usual power from water, wind, solar or steam.
Indonesia looks at policy revamp to keep biodiesel program alive
JAKARTA/ SINGAPORE, Dec 2 (Reuters) – Indonesia must make policy changes to ensure it can keep subsidising its ambitious biodiesel program, the head of a government agency in charge of collecting and managing palm oil export levies, told a virtual conference on Wednesday.
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.
