Weak biofuels demand, supplies to cap palm oil prices
MALAYSIA - According to Reuters, Malaysian palm oil prices are unlikely to rise much higher this year from current levels as domestic supplies are improving while the world's appetite...

EU proceeds with controversial biofuel plan
EU - The EU plans to continue with proposals to develop the use of biofuels despite allegations about green fuels contributing to the heightening of food prices.

Special report: Climate change and food prices
GLOBAL - Is the climate to blame for the deadly combination of soaring prices and decline in supply - two factors threatening food security?

EU, UK Move on Biofuel Sustainability
EU - The EU is moving to tighten up the environmental standards around new measures to lift the use of biofuels across the region. Britain, meanwhile, has ordered a review of its national...

India to set up National Biofuel Development Board
MUMBAI, INDIA - The union government is planning to set up a National Biofuel Development Board, it said on Tuesday.

Using Common Sense to Grow Biofuels
US - The future of the Earth could well hinge on the future of earth, the soil beneath our feet. One statistic makes clear why – soils and plants growing on them contain 2.7 times...

Latin America May Help US Reach Energy Goals
US - Latin American nations could become important suppliers of ethanol for world markets in coming decades, according to an Oak Ridge National Laboratory study released recently.

Indonesia seeks to nearly double biodiesel output
JAKARTA - Indonesian palm oil-based biodiesel output is expected to nearly double to 1.3 million tonnes this year on expected strong demand in the overseas market, a senior industry...

Biofuels and banquets put pressure on stocks of palm oil
MALAYSIA - The Malaysian Government has been forced to release emergency stocks of palm oil to break a wave of panic-buying after cooking oil prices soared.

MFC fund invests B20m in biodiesel maker in Chiang Rai
THAILAND - Chiang Rai _ MFC Energy Fund has invested 20 million baht to acquire a 25% stake in E-Ester Co, a mid-sized producer of biodiesel in Chiang Rai.

M'sia seeks alternative biofuel sources after crude palm oil prices soar
KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia is working to develop new, cost-effective fuels based on palm oil, after prices of the commodity recently rose to record highs, an official said.

Farmers suffer from booming palm oil
INDONESIA - The Indonesian Farmers' Union criticized the government Wednesday for mismanagement in the food crop sector, highlighting the massive displacement of farmers by the expansion...

Bio-fuelling the world’s hunger
INDIA - The soaring Sensex is as adrenalin to India Inc. Not many, however, seem to be unduly concerned about the galloping food prices. Almost everyone, from the Prime Minister downwards,...

Brazil's biodiesel mandate comes into effect
BRAZIL - All diesel sold in Brazil's 35,000 fuel stations will contain 2% biodiesel from today onwards. The B2 blend announces the start of president Lula's Pro-Biodiesel Program, which...

CPO prices to remain firm this year
KUALA LUMPUR - Crude palm oil (CPO) prices will continue to remain firm and drive the growth of the plantation industry this year amid high crude oil prices and tight supply of cheaper...