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Industry urges palm oil output boost amid biodiesel uncertainty
Markets 2 months ago

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Industry urges palm oil output boost amid biodiesel uncertainty

Implementing B50 amid stagnant production could trigger a sharp rise in CPO prices and derivative products such as cooking oil, as well as reduce export volumes.
RI to establish methanol, ethanol factories to curb imports
Economy 6 months ago

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RI to establish methanol, ethanol factories to curb imports

The government has announced that "several projects" are in the pipeline to produce the two alcohols for its biofuel programs, as part of the broader national aim to achieve energy and food security.
Ministry expects $1.2b ethanol, methanol factory project to be complete in 2027
Markets 1 year ago

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Ministry expects $1.2b ethanol, methanol factory project to be complete in 2027

The factory, designated as a national strategic project (PSN), would help boost biodiesel production in the country.
More biofuel factories needed for B50 program: Ministry
Regulations 1 year ago

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More biofuel factories needed for B50 program: Ministry

The energy ministry says the number of biofuel plants needs to expanded by seven to nine new facilities to support the President's aim to roll out the mandatory B50 program in four years' time.
Industry warns B50 push could slash palm oil exports, trigger global shortage
Regulations 1 year ago

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Industry warns B50 push could slash palm oil exports, trigger global shortage

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said on Tuesday that the government planned to cut CPO exports by 5.3 million tonnes annually, starting next year, as part of the biodiesel program.
Agriculture minister launches B50 biodiesel in South Kalimantan
Archipelago 1 year ago

Agriculture minister launches B50 biodiesel in South Kalimantan

Indonesia has the answer to the world’s food and energy crises, with the use of biodiesel made from crude palm oil, Andi Amran Sulaiman said.
B50 biofuel goal may cause palm oil deficit
Markets 1 year ago

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B50 biofuel goal may cause palm oil deficit

President-elect Prabowo Subianto’s plan to raise the share of crude palm oil in biofuel could cause a palm oil deficit in the country, the Indonesian Palm Oil Farmers Association (Apkasindo) has warned.
Biofuel prospects, challenges
Editorial 6 years ago

Biofuel prospects, challenges

The program certainly should be greatly welcomed as it will reduce fossil fuel consumption, cut oil imports that last year cost US$30 billion and support the country’s campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 26 percent by 2030.
Indonesia faces uphill battle to achieve B50 biofuel goal
Business 6 years ago

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Indonesia faces uphill battle to achieve B50 biofuel goal

Indonesia produced 51.1 million tons of CPO last year, of which 34.7 million tons was exported, with 13.5 million tons consumed domestically and the remainder stored for future use.
Amid trade spat with EU, Indonesia’s palm oil finds silver lining in biofuel, China 
Business 6 years ago

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Amid trade spat with EU, Indonesia’s palm oil finds silver lining in biofuel, China 

President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has asked stakeholders to speed up the mandatory proportion of diesel blended with crude palm oil (CPO) from 20 (B20) to 30 percent (B30) by January next year, and 50 percent (B50) by the end of 2020, hence pushing up the domestic use of palm oil.Coincidentally, China will remove import tariffs for palm oil in a move that will open up new markets for Indonesian palm oil.
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