Advanced Core for Energetics, Hiroshima University (HU-ACE)
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Date & Time: May. 24, 2024
Program
Commentary: Yukihiko MATSUMURA
Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University
Lecture: Dr. Novi Syaftika
Research Centre for Industrial Process and Manufacturing Technology
National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), Indonesia
“Biofuel Advancements in Indonesia: Status and Progress”
Indonesia, as a vast tropical archipelago abundant in resources, finds itself as a significant importer of crude oil in the energy sector. Recognizing this, and driven by the necessity for decarbonization, Indonesia has embarked on various efforts and programs to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels, particularly through the utilization of biofuels for transportation. Being the largest producer of palm oil in the world, Indonesia utilizes this resource to lead global biodiesel production for transportation fuel. However, the development of other biofuel types such as bioethanol and biogas hasn't been as extensive as biodiesel. This presentation will address various aspects related to biofuel development in Indonesia, encompassing policies, regulations, current status of market and technology, also its challenges. Additionally, research conducted in collaboration with Hiroshima University utilizing unconventional biomass, specifically macroalgae, will also be shared.
Chair: Yukihiko MATSUMURA
Professor, Graduate School of Advanced Science and Engineering, Hiroshima University