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April 20, 2026
Indonesia, Malaysia scale up alternative fuels to tackle energy supply challenges
Southeast Asian countries are accelerating efforts to scale up sustainable fuels in response to ongoing global energy disruptions. In Malaysia, the government is working with 19 biodiesel producers to expand output capacity.
April 15, 2026Malaysia ramps up biofuel transition with B15 mandate, longer-term B100 plans
To address ongoing diesel supply constraints, Malaysia is stepping up its bioenergy push, with plans to increase the national biodiesel blending mandate to 15%. The government is also evaluating the feasibility of deploying B100.
March 19, 2026As jet fuel prices surge, can SAF overcome high costs and limited supply?
The Iran war has jolted global energy markets and renewed attention on bioenergy. Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), produced from bio-based feedstocks, is widely seen as one of the key solutions for decarbonizing the aviation industry.
March 16, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia-Singapore green power exports stall; Southeast Asia responds to Iran war energy shock
This week’s ASEAN sustainability developments highlight shifts in energy policy and challenges in regional power cooperation.
March 12, 2026Iran war: Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel plan faces palm oil supply, price uncertainty
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has reignited debate over accelerating bioenergy development as an alternative to fossil fuels. Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil exporter, is considering reviving its B50 biodiesel program.
March 06, 2026Can rising gas prices unlock Southeast Asia’s untapped biomethane potential?
The Iran war has pushed global gas markets back into focus. Biomethane could be a renewable substitute for natural gas, particularly in regions seeking to strengthen energy security while accelerating decarbonization.
February 13, 2026ASEAN Weekly: Indonesia to launch national carbon market in June; World Bank cuts Thailand GDP forecast
This week in ASEAN, sustainability developments focus on carbon markets and supply chain compliance. Indonesia’s national carbon market is set to launch in June, with cross-border trading and international alignment in focus.
February 09, 2026Nippon Paper, PLS begin large-scale eucalyptus plantation study in Malaysia to evaluate biochar potential
Malaysia-listed PLS Plantations has partnered with Japan’s Nippon Paper to jointly research large-scale eucalyptus cultivation and assess the feasibility of downstream biomass applications, including biochar and black pellets for carbon sequestration.
February 06, 2026Indonesia seeks Australian investment in $5 billion waste-to-energy program
Indonesia is stepping up efforts to attract foreign investment into its waste-to-energy (WtE) programme, with Danantara recently pitching the plan to Australian companies during a high-level business visit.
February 04, 2026Vietnam to mandate E10 biofuel nationwide from June, keep E5 until 2030
Vietnam is stepping up its bioenergy push. Starting in June, all qualifying unleaded gasoline sold nationwide will be required to contain a 10% bio-ethanol blend, known as E10.