Malaysia’s Bumi Armada inks deal for LNG development in Indonesia

Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three years

Sept 13 (Reuters) – Malaysia’s Bumi Armada (BUAB.KL) on Wednesday said it has signed a deal with a subsidiary of Indonesian energy company Pertamina and natural gas trading company PT Davenergy Mulia Perkasa for development and commercialization of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Under the deal, the companies will record key principles to develop and commercialize … Read more

Indonesia extends validity of mining production plans to three years

JAKARTA, Sept 21 (Reuters) – Indonesia will allow mining production plans to stay valid for three years with immediate effect, according to rules made public on Thursday, as it looks to beef up efficiency in quota approvals. The move comes as nickel smelter operators, battling surging ore prices, had to import nickel ore from the … Read more

Indonesia govt to create a mechanism for rollout of B35 biodiesel policy

JAKARTA, Dec 6 (Reuters) – Indonesia’s president has asked the government to create a mechanism next year to ensure the rollout of B35 biodiesel, a senior minister said on Tuesday. B35 is a fuel containing a 35% mix of palm oil-based fuel. Indonesia, the world’s top palm oil producer, currently has a mandatory 30% mix … Read more

Thai firm Jamulogy on mission to introduce Indonesian jamu to the world

Heralding from the Malay Archipelago, ‘jamu’ uses various herbs and spices native to the region, such as tamarind, turmeric, ginger, lemongrass and cloves, which are then added flavours such as passionfruit and bottled. Now the brand Jamulogy is hoping that its innovations can suit the global consumer taste bud. “I think it’s the right thing … Read more