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January 30, 2026
Singapore accelerates SAF rollout with procurement plan, EtJ fuel ambitions
Singapore is accelerating its push to decarbonize aviation by putting SAF at the center of its strategy. On Jan. 29, the CAAS said it will roll out the first voluntary SAF procurement trial, paving the way for a blending mandate set to take effect.
January 22, 2026Prime Infra bets $9 billion on gas, hydropower to shape Philippines’ energy future
The Philippines has identified its first new natural gas field in more than a decade, a development that could provide a transitional energy buffer for the country’s low-carbon shift.
January 16, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Malaysia fuels bioenergy momentum with Wasco IPO, widening investor interest
Malaysia’s National Biomass Action Plan published in 2023 projected up to 182 million tons of biomass output annually, with the potential to generate RM17 billion in economic value by 2030.
January 15, 2026Indonesia postpones B50 biodiesel mandate as fiscal, supply pressures mount
Indonesia has officially postponed its plan to mandate a 50% biodiesel blending rate (B50), originally slated for 2026. Following a government meeting on Jan. 14, the country will instead maintain its current B40 policy.
January 15, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Indonesia accelerates biofuels in transport, Thailand advances alcohol-to-jet SAF
Endowed with abundant natural resources, Southeast Asia shows strong promise for bioenergy development. With relatively stable feedstock supplies, the region has the potential to complement intermittent renewables like wind and solar.
January 14, 2026Unlocking ASEAN bioenergy: Surging demand fuels new opportunities—along with climate concerns
At COP30 in Belém, Brazil, advancing sustainable fuels emerged as a key agenda. With Southeast Asia holding vast biomass resources, the region is seen as central to global biofuel expansion.
January 06, 2026Vietnam’s livestock sector adopts biogas, slashing power costs
Australia is supporting Vietnam’s livestock sector in shifting toward bioenergy-based power generation by introducing an energy service company (ESCO) model that allows farmers to lease biogas generators.
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.