Philippines: The Philippines Energy Plan (PEP)

Pakistan: Renewable Energy Development Sector Investment Program

Pakistan: Renewable Energy Initiatives

Malaysia: Biogen Project, Phase I

Malaysia: New legislation to mandate the use of B5 diesel

The standard for the biodiesel is being developed and a new legislation to mandate the use of B5 diesel will be tabled in Parliament as soon as this year. The Government is promoting a 5%-mix of processed palm oil with petroleum diesel (B5 diesel) by applying to a fleet of government vehicles on a trial basis and by establishing B5 diesel pumps at selected stations.

Status: Mandatory

Malaysia: Memorandum of understanding on new biomass technologies (China, Malaysia)

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Peter Chin said a study would be conducted to set out the scope of cooperation and the possible joint R&D projects relevant to biofuel and biomass technologies. The cooperation is prompted by China’s growing interest in securing supply of feedstock for its biofuel industry and Malaysia’s interest in the development of biofuel using oil seeds such as rapeseed as an alternative to palm oil. 

Costa Rica: Sustainable Development Strategic Partnership Among Benin, Bhutan and Costa Rica (Program for South-south Cooperation)

China: Conversion of Exhaust Heat and Pressure

China: National Medium-and Long-Term (2006-2020) Program Outline for Scientific and Technological Development

Designated “energy” as the No. 1 area that “needs urgent S&T support”. The document mapped out a host of government-supported plans covering key fields of study, cutting-edge technologies, big special programs, as well as basic research.

Date Implemented: 2006

Status: In Force; Framework Policy

China: Medium and Long-Term Energy Development Plan Outline (2004-2020)