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December 12, 2025
Updated: Wasco Greenergy pushes regional expansion despite closing below IPO price
Malaysia’s energy infrastructure company Wasco announced on Monday that its shareholders have approved the proposed listing of its bioenergy arm, Wasco Greenergy, marking a key step as the country’s bioenergy sector gains momentum.
November 24, 2025Philippines’ biodiesel producers urge caution on mandate revisions
The Philippine government is planning legal amendments to relax the country’s biodiesel mandate in an effort to shield consumers from surging global coconut oil prices and contain inflation risks.
November 14, 2025Indonesia accelerates bioenergy shift with Toyota’s bioethanol investment, B50 trials set to begin
Indonesia’s bioenergy sector is seeing a string of positive developments. Japanese automaker Toyota plans to partner with state-owned oil and gas company Pertamina to jointly develop bioethanol in Indonesia, with investment expected to reach up to IDR 2.5
November 10, 2025COP30 Leaders Summit: Quadruple sustainable fuels, new carbon coalition, $5.5 bln for rainforests
COP30 leaders’ summit ended with grand commitments on sustainable fuels , carbon markets and forests. What comes next will determine whether these pledges turn into real progress.
October 29, 2025Thailand to roll out first SAF standard, paving way for industry takeoff
Thailand’s first standard for SAF specifications is expected to be released this month and enforced next year, starting at 1% and increasing to 8% by 2036.
October 23, 2025With IMO carbon pricing on hold, which fuel will lead shipping’s transition?
The delay in carbon pricing offers shipping companies a brief policy breather. Still, with decarbonization on track, the industry must decide how to move forward on alternative fuels.
October 22, 2025Navigating the gap year: How industry can stay on course without the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework
After days of tense negotiations, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) voted on Oct. 17 to defer discussions on the Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for one year.
October 15, 2025Singapore approves green fuel levy starting in 2026: How will SAF funding work?
Singapore’s Parliament on Oct. 14 passed the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (Amendment) Bill, paving the way for a green fuel levy on all departing air passengers starting in 2026.
October 09, 2025Decarbonizing industry: How ASEAN airlines race to secure SAF supplies?
The aviation sector is considered one of the world’s hardest-to-abate industries. With the drive toward net zero, airlines are actively seeking solutions to curb emissions from both operations and fuel.
September 12, 2025Japan’s Kaneka breaks ground on first biomass steam plant in Malaysia
Japan’s petrochemical major Kaneka broke ground on its first biomass steam plant in Malaysia on Sept. 11, in partnership with local renewable developer BAC Renewable Energy (BACRE).