Minister: Indonesia will introduce bioethanol blend gasoline as a mandatory requirement in 2027
Indonesia will impose a 10% bioethanol content requirement for gasoline by 2027 as part of its efforts to reduce its dependence on fuel imports, said its Energy Minister. Southeast Asia aims to increase the use of palm oil and sugarcane biofuels to become energy self-sufficient. But ethanol supply issues have delayed the country's plans to mandate bioethanol in gasoline. Bahlil lahadalia, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources of Indonesia…
Singapore signss 3-GW green energy deals with Malaysia
According to joint announcements released on Friday, Singapore and Malaysia have signed two agreements for the supply of electricity across borders. This could allow Singapore to access up to three gigawatts (or more) of low-carbon power generation capacity. According to the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry and Malaysia’s Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry, Singapore…
ASEAN adopts action plan for increasing renewable electricity to 45% share by 2030
As part of its efforts to transition to renewable energy, the Southeast Asian regional bloc ASEAN endorsed a plan that will increase the share from renewable electricity to 45% over the next 5 years. Malaysia's Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation announced in a Thursday statement that the plan would increase the share of renewables to 30% of its primary energy supply. On Thursday…
Danantara Indonesia, a sovereign fund, will launch waste-to power projects in the next month
Rosan Roeslani, the chief executive of Danantara Indonesia, announced on Tuesday that the fund plans to start waste-to power projects in Jakarta, other major cities of Java and Bali. He said that the projects were designed to address a waste problem in many areas of Indonesia. Rosan stated that the waste-to energy programme would be implemented in 33 cities. However, the first priority will be in Jakarta, where four or five locations will be established.
Indonesia's mining minister claims that the Indonesian mining industry has halted all mining at Freeport to look for trapped miners.
The Indonesian government and Freeport Indonesia have reached an agreement to halt the Grasberg Mine's operations to prioritize the search for trapped miners, said the mining minister of the country on Friday. Seven workers were trapped in a large mudflow at the Grasberg Block Cave Underground Mine earlier this month. Freeport reported that two of the seven workers found dead were discovered on September 20.
Petronas confirms its gas supply commitments following Malaysian court victory
The Malaysian state-owned energy company Petronas stated on Wednesday that they remain committed to meeting their contractual obligations and maintaining a reliable gas supply for customers following a Court of Appeal decision that favored the firm in a case with Shell MDS Malaysia. Petronas has welcomed the decision of the High Court to overturn an injunction that would have allowed Shell…
Indonesia will tighten ethanol imports according to the Agriculture Minister
Amran Sulaiman, Indonesia's Agriculture Minister, said that the country will tighten its controls on ethanol imports. This is to support farmers who have been hit by the fall in molasses prices, which are a major feedstock. He didn't say when his policy would be implemented. Indonesia is trying to implement a mandatory mix of bioethanol and gasoline to reduce fuel imports, carbon emissions and to reduce fuel costs.
Anti-trust agency: Indonesia's unsubventioned fuel policy may harm consumers and create unfair practices
The Indonesian anti-trust agency said that its import restrictions on fuels sold by private companies without subsidies have reduced consumer options and could lead to an unfair competition environment. Shell and BP AKR, which operates BP's petrol stations, have reported that they are experiencing inventory shortages of some gasoline products. This has been happening since late August. Shell has made a number of other products. Gas stations are located all over the country.
Indonesia's Agrinas plans to add dozens of mills and expand its palm plantations
Agrinas Palma Nusantara, a state-owned firm, received 674,178 acres (1.7 million acres), bringing the total land area given to Agrinas Palma Nusantara to 1.5 million acres (3.7 million acres). Agrinas is now the largest palm oil producer in the world by land area. Agrinas has now the capacity to produce 5.7 millions metric tons crude palm oil per year, according to a government task force.
Vietnam will switch to fuel blended with ethanol to increase U.S. exports
Vietnam plans to switch to ethanol-blended fuel from next year. This will allow the Southeast Asian nation to import corn and ethanol from the United States. According to documents reviewed by the ministry, the Ministry of Industry and Trade submitted a proposal for the government to switch from RON95 and RON92 unleaded gasoline standards to E10 -- a blend of gasoline and up to 10% bioethanol. The current unleaded gasoline standard is RON92 and RON95.
Research shows that China continues to support overseas coal plants, despite its 2021 commitment
According to a Tuesday analysis of energy investment in BRICS nations, Chinese companies are still building coal-fired electricity plants in Indonesia. This is despite their pledge to stop funding coal projects abroad by 2021. Global Energy Monitor, a U.S. think-tank, said that China was involved in the construction of 7.7 gigawatts in new coal-fired electricity, mainly plants to power nickel smelters located in Indonesia.
Data shows that global coal power capacity is expected to increase in 2024.
Global Energy Monitor, a U.S.-based think tank, reported on Thursday that the world's coal power fleet increased by 18,8 gigawatts, its smallest increase in over two decades. However, new additions to China and India continue to offset closures in other countries. GEM's annual report on coal plant tracking said that despite a record-breaking surge in renewables last year, 12 countries commissioned 44 GW worth of new coal energy, which was higher than the retirements of 25.2 GW.
China reduces carbon intensity by 2024, but still falls short of key targets
China's economy has become less carbon-intensive last year, thanks to a record increase in renewable energy capacity. However, the country is still far short of its 2025 goal. In its annual bulletin, the National Bureau of Statistics reported that by 2024, China's largest producer of greenhouse gases (which warm up the climate) will have reduced its carbon intensity from 3.4% to 3.4%. This was lower than the 3.9% target.
Researchers say that China's coal power construction in 2024 is at a 10-year high.
Researchers said that China has begun construction of 94,5 gigawatts in coal-fired energy in 2024. This is the largest number of new projects since 2015. It will hinder the country's move away from fossil fuels. Since 2023, power shortages have prompted a surge in new coal projects. The country is the world's largest coal consumer and greenhouse gas emitter. Qi Qin is a researcher at CREA's Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.
China estimates greenhouse gas emissions will reach 13 billion tonnes in 2021
China's latest official submission to United Nations was published on Friday by the state media. It said that China had emitted climate-warming, greenhouse gases of 13 billion metric tonnes in 2021. This is an increase of 4.3% compared to a year ago. This is the most recent official calculation of China's annual greenhouse gas emissions. China is by far the largest carbon polluter in the world. The latest official estimate measured total emissions of 11.55 billion tones in 2017.
A survey shows that big steelmakers are not switching to renewable energy sources.
A survey of 18 major firms revealed that the world's largest steelmakers are falling further behind in their shift to low-carbon production. Some still rely on fossil fuels as their primary source of energy. The steel industry is responsible for around 7% of the global CO2 emissions. This is about the same as India. Coal-fired blasting furnaces produce 2 tons of CO2 per ton of output. There are alternative technologies…
Researchers say that China is off track in its emissions targets as the energy demand offsets the renewables push.
Researchers said that despite rapid advances in renewable energy and electric vehicles, China's carbon dioxide emissions are expected to increase slightly this year. This puts a 2025 climate goal further out of reach. In its annual report, the Helsinki-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, or CREA, stated that China aims to reduce the amount of CO2 produced per unit of economic development by 18% between 2021 and 2025.
Official: China hopes US climate collaboration will continue whoever wins the election
A senior official in the Chinese government said that China hoped the United States would be able continue to work with other countries to combat climate change regardless of the results of the presidential elections next week. The 2015 Paris Agreement was made possible by the cooperation between China and the United States. They are the two largest emitters of greenhouse gases that cause climate change.
UN says current climate pledges fall far short of Paris goals
The United Nations stated on Monday that national pledges to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are still far below what is required to limit catastrophic global heating. In its annual report, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change said that the "nationally determined contribution" (NDC) already submitted to the U.N. by countries is enough to reduce global emissions by 2,6% between 2019 and 2030. This is up from 2% the previous year.
Think tank: China could reduce CO2 emissions by a third with new UN targets by 2035
A Thursday report by an environmental think-tank suggested that China's carbon dioxide emissions, which contribute to climate change and are a major contributor to global warming, could drop by a third in 2035 if the country makes more ambitious commitments at the United Nations. In order to meet their Paris obligations, countries must submit new and stronger "nationally defined contributions" (NDCs), to the U.N. before February in order to set goals for 2035.