Recently, Laos officially launched a pilot project to produce biodiesel from waste cooking oil, aiming to foster innovative energy technologies and sustainable business models. Supported by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and implemented in partnership with the Lao Ministry of…
CIMB Securities, a leading investment bank in Indonesia, recently published a study suggesting that if the Indonesian government implements the B50 biodiesel mandate, domestic palm oil consumption could rise by approximately 3 million tonnes. This increase would represent about 6.2%…
According to the Business Times, the Malaysian Palm Oil Council signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s New Land and Sea Corridor Operation Co Ltd, planning to promote logistics and trade cooperation on the Qinzhou-Chongqing port route. This agreement will…
From July 2024 to early March 2025, palm oil imports into the European Union (EU) fell significantly, by about 21% compared to the same period last year. According to the latest data from the European Commission, the EU27 received nearly…
The Malaysian Palm Oil Board said flooding in the eastern part of the country led to a reduction in palm oil production in January and February. By the end of February, Malaysian palm oil stocks will fall to 1.5 million…
Indonesia is studying the implementation of biodiesel blends (B50) containing 50 percent palm oil in 2026, Eniya Listiani Dewi, an official from the Ministry of Energy, told members of parliament on Tuesday. In addition, the Indonesian government is also considering…
Industry experts believe that Indonesia’s decision to raise export taxes on crude palm oil (CPO) will boost demand for Malaysian CPO, making its price more competitive. According to Dar Securities, Malaysia could see increased palm oil demand if Indonesia proceeds…
Jan. 20 (Bloomberg) — Indonesia will temporarily freeze the allocation of subsidies for the mandatory palm oil biodiesel and replanting program as the palm oil fund management agency (BPDPKS) is being restructured. Official Ahmad Maulizar said the agency is undergoing…
The World Trade Organization (WTO) recently ruled that parts of the EU’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED II) unfairly discriminate against Indonesia’s palm oil exports. The ruling was published on January 10 and is seen as a major victory for Indonesia…
World Trade Organization (WTO) experts on Friday largely supported the European Union’s (EU) restrictions on the use of palm oil in biofuels after Indonesia filed a complaint. Indonesia, the world’s largest producer of palm oil, requested the panel to review…