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A delicate balance for biodiesel mandate
Can palm biodiesel provide quick relief for Malaysia amid Iran war?
Malaysia plans phased expansion of biodiesel programme, minister says
CPO Futures Close Slightly Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil Prices
Palm Futures to Consolidate Further
14/03/2011 (Business Times) - Crude palm oil (CPO) futures prices on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to consolidate further next week amid uncertainties in the global market, dealers said.
Honeywell Unit to Design First Bio-oil Plant
14/03/2011 (The star Online) - Premium Renewable Energy (M) Sdn Bhd confirmed that it has selected US-based Envergent Technologies LLC, a Honeywell unit to undertake the engineering design for the first bio-oil plant in Malaysia that will use Envergent’s RTP (Rapid Thermal Processing) technology to convert palm biomass into renewable heat and electricity.
A review on regional markets
14/03/2011 (Borneo Post Online) - In January, I spoke in a Bursa Malaysia seminar on the market forecast of regional indices and outlook of Malaysia markets. The contents covered the imminent threat of global inflation on food and energy prices. Other pointers highlighted to the audience were the necessity to hedge into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) while shaving the equity portfolio.
FG Plans Oil Palm Revival, Targets N7.5bn From Exports.
14/03/2011 (Nigerian Compass) - The Federal Government said on Thursday that it was committed to the revival of the oil palm industry, which it added could generate over $50m (about N7.5bn) in foreign exchange every year.
Coconut Production to Increase
14/03/2010 (Daily News) - Sri Lanka is expected to record an increase in the coconut production in this year as a result of favourable rainy conditions in the country along with the fertilizer subsidy granted by the Treasury for coconut cultivation.
Uncertain Year for Palm Oil
11/03/2011 (The Star Online) - Divergent views on crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts ranging from RM2,250 to RM4,100 per tonne this year, amid uncertainties in crude oil prices and changes in biodiesel mandates, will compel planters to be more vigilant in their operations.
Making $ from Palm Oil Empty Fruit Bunches
11/03/2011 (Daily Express) - A businesswoman in Canada is well-positioned to take the lead and show especially local entrepreneurs that they can actually make money from palm oil empty fruit bunches (EFB).
Malaysia’s Role in Business Sustainability
11/03/2011 (The Star Online) - Malaysia as the world’s second largest producer of palm oil has the ability to play a leading role in business sustainability by virtue of its important role in the sector.
Global Demand for Palm Oil Growing Rapidly
The second and final day of the 22nd Palm and Lauric Oils Conference and Exhibition Wednesday.
