The Department of Energy (DOE) is imposing stricter monitoring of the increased biodiesel blend to ensure compliance with the mandated coconut methyl ester (CME) content in diesel fuel. One month after implementation of the increased blend, the DOE, through its Oil Industry Management Bureau...
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has raised concerns about a potential shortage of biodiesel in the country, which could lead to higher pump prices. In a recent report, the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) indicated that the supply of coco methyl ester (CME), a key component of...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently studying a policy for the repurposing of diesel-fired power plants by integrating biofuel blend of as much as 55% (or B55) by volume, according to Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella. “We’re developing a strategy for B55 to enable the...
Delightful facts about your classic cravings Filipinos love to eat. This appetite has turned classic Pinoy treats into go-to snacks to satisfy cravings and food habits. These goodies not only satisfy taste buds, they have also become part of life’s unforgettable moments. The classic treats...
It has been over a year since the still ongoing COVID-19 pandemic disrupted normal life. Among those institutions that have been gravely affected is the country’s education system. In an effort to ensure that the needs of learners are not neglected in this so-called new normal, the Department of...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is targeting to increase to 5.0-percent by volume the biodiesel blend in petroleum products, citing the sufficiency of supply to meet such policy prescription. That was sounded off by Energy Assistant Secretary Leonido J. Pulido III during the international symposium...
