Indonesia Trying to Get European Union to Accept Biodiesel
Wednesday, 17 September, 2008 | 13:35 WIB
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Together with Malaysia, Indonesia is trying to get the European Union to accept Indonesian palm oil as biodiesel.
“We are still trying,” said Agricultural Minister Anton Apriantono.
Anton said the European Union's decision would have a significant effect on Indonesia and Malaysia as they supply 85 percent of world palm oil.
Indonesia can produce 16.9 million tons and Malaysia 15.82 million tons.
Anton cited that the minimum target for saving emissions was 35 percent while biodiesel can be less than 32 percent.
“Based on this, they said our palm oil was not good quality nor environment friendly,” he said.
However, according to research by Malaysia, palm oil can save emission up to 60 percent.
Indonesia and Malaysia expect the European Union will change its mind.
Indonesia will certify Indonesian palm oil to guarantee the quality.
Dian Yuliastuti
TEMPO Interactive, Jakarta: Together with Malaysia, Indonesia is trying to get the European Union to accept Indonesian palm oil as biodiesel.
“We are still trying,” said Agricultural Minister Anton Apriantono.
Anton said the European Union's decision would have a significant effect on Indonesia and Malaysia as they supply 85 percent of world palm oil.
Indonesia can produce 16.9 million tons and Malaysia 15.82 million tons.
Anton cited that the minimum target for saving emissions was 35 percent while biodiesel can be less than 32 percent.
“Based on this, they said our palm oil was not good quality nor environment friendly,” he said.
However, according to research by Malaysia, palm oil can save emission up to 60 percent.
Indonesia and Malaysia expect the European Union will change its mind.
Indonesia will certify Indonesian palm oil to guarantee the quality.
Dian Yuliastuti