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Malaysia's biodiesel development has encountered significant challenges, with officials pointing to the need for infrastructure upgrades to increase the palm oil blending ratio in biodiesel.

The plant has a potential role as a sustainable powerhouse, argues Austin Smith, but challenges remain in scaling up its production and trade.

According to the draft proposal, the official implementation of the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will be delayed until 2027. Small and medium-sized importers will have the opportunity to qualify for exemptions.

China’s solar and windfarms would no longer be guaranteed sales at a fixed price linked to coal benchmarks, under a new policy released by the central government.

Vietnam is expected to finalize the updated National Power Development Plan (PDP8) by the end of February. According to the draft, the country has significantly raised its electricity demand forecasts, energy imports, and renewable energy capacity. Solar

Germany's election results nearly settled, with the Christian Democratic Union / Christian Social Union (CDU/CSU), leading the race, as expected.

To achieve net zero by 2050, Vietnam is implementing an energy transition action plan, which includes phasing out outdated coal-fired power plants while exploring the feasibility of co-firing biomass and ammonia.