Category: biodiesel

Indonesia Runs Road Test for Biodiesel With 40 Percent Palm Oil

JAKARTA—Indonesia on Wednesday launched road tests for two types of biodiesel containing 40 percent palm oil, hoping to conclude by the end of the year whether they are viable for public use, the energy ministry said. The government currently mandates that all diesel sold in the country must contain 30 percent palm oil—the highest compulsory…


Study Says That US Refiners Will Fail to Produce 50 Percent of Projected Renewable Diesel Output for 2025

American biofuel firms and refiners will reach less than 50 percent of their renewable diesel production targets for 2025, according to a study released on Jan. 18 from consultancy Cerulogy. The 2025 renewable diesel goals, which have been touted by the Biden Administration, will most likely fall short due to policy and feedstock constraints. Petroleum…