Overview of Biofuel Activities in SE Asia & China
presented at the
Dutch Brokerage Event on
Biorefinery and Biofuels
January 18 th -19 th , 2007
Amsterdam, the Netherlands
by
David Tee Liang & Prof Tay Joo Hwa
Institute of Environmental Science and Engineering (IESE)
Singapore
Presentation Outline
1. Global and Asian Biomass Resources
2. Biofuel Production Status in SE Asia and China
3. R&D Focus and Advances
4. Issues Affecting Biofuel Markets
5. Opportunities
Use of renewable sources of energy by regions, in
Mtoe primary energy
Region
Modern
Biomass
Traditional
Biomass
1
New
Renewable
energy
2
Large
Total
Total
Total renewable
hydro
renewable
primary
as % of total
power
energy
energy
primary
North America
19
38
12
127
196
2,157
9.1
Latin America
46
125
3
80
254
577
44.0
Western Europe
10
20
10
99
139
1,462
9.5
Central/Eastern
10
30
5
55
100
1,739
5.8
5
162
2
14
183
583
31.4
23
351
9
70
453
1,843
24.6
8
204
2
20
234
446
52.5
121
930
12
465
1,559
8,807
1.4%
10.6%
0.1%
5.3%
17.7%
100.0%
Europe/CIS
Middle east and
Africa
Southeast Asia and
Pacific
South Asia
TOTAL
% of global primary
17.7%
energy
1. Traditional biomass energy consumption is, by its nature, very hard to
estimate.
2. New renewable energy includes solar, wind, geothermal, wave and ocean
energy, and micro hydro power.
Primary Energy Demand of Fuel in Asia, 2000-2020
Singapore
Energy
Demand in
2003: 88% oil
and 12% NG –
heavy reliance
on fossil fuels.
Source: Kokichi
ITO, The Institute
of Energy
Economics, Japan.
“Asia/World
Energy Outlook”, a
presentation in
385th Forum on
Research Work,
10 March 2004,
Tokyo, Japan
Projected Oil
Demand by Region
in Asia
(2000-2020)
Projected Gas
Demand by Region in
Asia
(2000-2020)
Projected Oil and Gas
Demand in Singapore during
2000-2020: 2.6% share in total
oil incremental increase and
0.9% in total of gas increase
in the region.
Singapore sits in a region teeming with Biomass
Energy Sources….
Energy Potential of Agro-processing Residues as
Percentage of Total Primary Energy Production, %
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Traditional biomass:
Open burning, small
domestic/industrial
burners/boilers lead
to
Low efficiency
High emissions
Haze episodes
SUGAR INDUSTRY
Process energy required:
25-30 kWh/tonne of sugarcane
0.4 tonne of steam
1 tonne of
sugarcane
100-120 kg
Sugar
Waste:
290 kg Bagasse ~ 100 kWh
WOOD INDUSTRY (PLYMILLS)
Energy required:
Plywood: 110 kWh/cu.m. log + 1.2 tonne of steam
1 cu.m. of Debarked
Wood Log
0.5 cu.m. Plywood
Waste:
0.5 cu.m. Wood Residues ~ 120 kWh
WOOD INDUSTRY (SAWMILLS)
Energy Required:
Sawmill: 35 - 45 kWh/m3
1 m3 of Debarked
Wood Log
Waste:
0.5 m3 Wood Residues
0.5 m3 Sawn Wood
~ 80 kWh
RICE INDUSTRY
Process energy required:
Paddy milling and drying: 30-60 kWh/tonne paddy
650-700 kg
White rice
1 tonne of
Paddy
Waste:
220 kg Husks ~ 90-125 kWh
PALM OIL INDUSTRY
Process energy required:
20-25 kWh/t
0.73 tonne of steam
1 tonne of fresh
fruit bunches
200 kg
palm oil
Waste:
600-700 kg POME ~ 20 m3 biogas
210 kg fibers + shells ~ 45 kWh
230 kg empty fruit bunches ~ 35 kWh
Energy from Biomass Waste Residues
Issues Preventing Widespread Exploitation of
this Abundant Energy Source in SE Asia
Lack of awareness by stakeholders
Remote and diffused site/locations
Low energy density of the raw material
No grid connectivity
Plant operators unskilled/unwilling to cope
with new, unfamiliar processes
Lack of funds for new capital projects
Lack of government support
Critical Needs for Biomass Wastes
Technologies for Conversion of Waste
Value add for Animal Feed/Fertilizer
Production
Efficient direct combustion w/steam cycles
Pyrolysis/Gasification with diesel gen.
Pyrolysis/Gasification with GTL
Enhanced biogas production plus
purification/compression
Cellulase based fermentation for ethanol
Other innovative conversion technologies…
Critical Needs for Biomass Wastes
Market Drivers that will enhance its use
Government Policy and Support
Carbon credits and CDM projects
Escalating Fossil Fuel Costs
Availability of Grid and Buy-back Structure
New cost effective technology for biofuels
conversion
Integrated planning by large plantation
owners
Regional agreements and actions to abate
haze episodes
Presentation Outline
1. Global and Asian Biomass resources
2. Biofuel Production Status in SE Asia and China
3. R&D Focus and Advances
4. Issues Affecting Biofuel Markets
5. Opportunities
Biofuel Production Status in SE Asia and China
Fossil energy demand growth in Asia outpacing
production/new discoveries
Asia is the largest producer/consumer of edible oils
including soy, rapeseed, vegetable, peanut,
coconut and palm oil etc.
Ethanol fermentation has also been long practiced and
well understood
SE Asia is teeming with biomass resources and has
potential for large energy crop plantations
Biofuels production buoyed the market demand for
renewable and low sulfur fuels
Many new projects are being developed and new
investments are pouring in
CDM and EU/Japan/Regional demands a major driver
Potential Plant Sources for Ethanol
Switch Grass
Sugar Cane
Corn
Sunflower
Sugar Beet
Sugar Beet
Casava
Comparison of selected bioethanol feedstocks
Crop
Liters ethanol/ha
US gal/acre
Miscanthus
14031
1500
Switchgrass
10757
1150
Sweet Potatoes
10000
1069
Poplar Wood
9354
1000
Sweet Sorgham
8419
900
Sugar Beet
6679
714
Sugar Cane
6192
662
Corn
3461
370
Casava
3835
410
Wheat
2591
277
Source: Petroleum Club (with permission)
Potential Plant Sources for Biodiesel
Soybean
Jetropha
Sunflower
Canola
Oil Palm
Comparison of selected biodiesel feedstocks
Conversion to
biodiesel, %
Yield
liter/ha
Palm Oil
68
5,800
Coconut Oil
68
2,689
Jetropha
54
1,892
Rapeseed
44
1190
Sunflower
45
952
Source: 2feelgood website
Biofuels Production Plants in SE Asia
Feedstock
Plant Location
(city/region)
Capacity
(T/y)
Technology
Employed
Intended
Market
Country
BiofuelType
Cambodi
a
Biodiesel
Jatropha oil
Prey Veng
Province
Biodiesel
Palm oil
8 Biodiesel
plants
Ethanol
Sugar cane
3 Ethanol
plants
150,000
Biodiesel
Catfish fat
An Giang
Province
10,000
Agifish
An Giang
Province
600
Pilot plant
Saigon Petro
730
Pilot plant
Nil
Planning
Indonesia
Vietnam
Biodiesel
Biodiesel
Ethanol
Used oil
Sugar cane,
molasses,
cassava, maize
Thailand
Bangkok
Ethanol
Philippin
es
Biodiesel/
Ethanol
Cassava
Sugar cane,
cassava,
sweet
sorghum, corn,
coconut oil
n/a
28
400,000
400,000
100,000
Chemical
basic
catalytic
Mixing
palm oil to
diesel
Remarks
Domestic
Maharishi Vedic
University project
demonstration
Domestic and
Export
Total production will
be187 ML (2007)
Domestic and
Export
Year unknown
10 ML of diesel fuel
(2007) from 10,000 T of
catfish
Domestic
Domestic
400,000 in 2006,
projecting 1 million in
2007
5~10% bioethanol/
gasoline blending; 1%
coconut methyl ester
blending in diesel
Ethanol Production Plants in China
Bio Fuel Type
(EtOH)
Feedstock
Plant Location
Capacity
(T/y)
Technology
Employed
Intended Market
Remark
(Company or investor)
Fuel alcohol
(EtOH)
Corn
Jiling
400,000
Fermentation and
distillation
Domestic
vehicle
（blend with
gasoline, B10)
JI LIN FUEL
ALCOHOL COMPANY
LIMITED
(吉林燃料乙醇公司)
EtOH
(Drinkable
and fuel
alcohol)
Dated
foodstuff and
corn
Heilongjiang
370,000
Fermentation and
distillation
Domestic
vehicle and
ethanol market
黑龙江华润酒精有限公
司
Fuel alcohol
(EtOH)
Dated wheat
or straw
Henan
500,000
Fermentation and
distillation
Domestic
vehicle
Fuel alcohol
(EtOH)
Corn and
cassava
Anhui
440,000
Fermentation and
distillation
Domestic
vehicle
HENAN TIANGUAN
FUEL ETHANOL CO.
LTD
(河南天冠集团燃料乙醇
有限公司)
ANHUI BBCA
BIOCHEMICAL CO.,
LTD.
(安徽丰原生物化学公司)
Fuel alcohol
(EtOH)
Cassava
Guangxi,
Hebi and
Liaoning
800,000
NA
Domestic
Under Construction
中粮集团(正在兴建中)
Biodiesel Production Plants in China
Biodiesel
Usedcooking oil,
vegetable oil
Hainan
20,000
Chemical
catalytic method
Domestic
海南正和生物能源公司
Biodiesel
Waste
vegetable
oils, animal
fats,
rapeseed oil
Sichuan
20,000
Chemical basic
catalytic method
Domestic
四川古杉油脂化学公司
Biodiesel
Waste
vegetable
oil,s animal
fats
Fujian
150,000
Chemical
catalytic (Solid
basic, possible)
method
Domestic
China Biodiesel
International Holding
Co., LTD
Biodiesel
Jatropha
oil and teaseed oil
Guangxi
300,000
Chemical
catalytic and
molecule
extraction
Domestic
广西柳州明惠生物燃料
有限公司(其中10 T/y
已投产；20 T/y兴建中)
Biodiesel
Rapeseed oil
Shandong
250,000
Enzyme catalytic
transesterification
Export to
Europe
(威海碧路生物能源有
限公司, 兴建中)
Handling by Austria
Biolux company
Biodiesel
Cotton-seed
oil
Xinjiang
100,000
Biology method
(building…)
中国生物柴油国际控股有限
公司(包括福建龙岩和厦门
卓越新能源发展有限公司)
NA
新疆生物柴油炼油厂
( 规划建设中)
Biodiesel Production Plants in Taiwan
Biodiesel
White tung
oil
Chang-hua
county,
Taiwan
200,000
NA
NA
世界生物能源公司
Biodiesel
Waste
vegetable oil,
sunflower,
soy-bean
and rapesed
oil
Chiayi
county,
Taiwan
3,000
NA
(Demonstration
plant)
Domestic
Taiwan NJC Corp.
Biodiesel
Waste
vegetable
oils
Kaohsiung
city and
Taipei city,
Taiwan
4,000
NA (blending
gasoline with
import biodiesel)
Domestic
積勝企業股份有限公司;
台灣新日化公司「生質
柴油示範工廠」
承德油脂股份有限公司
Biodiesel Plants in Singapore & Malaysia
Investor
Plant Size(t/yr) Location
Remarks
Wilmar International
250,000 Malaysia
Advanced Holdings Ltd 100,000 Malaysia
MAE Engineering Ltd
60,000 Malaysia
Jan’07
End’07
38% equity in
Natural Fuel of Australia 600,000 S’pore
1st
Lereno
phase
Nov’07
Peter Cremerof Germany 200,000
Nexsol
100,000
Biofutures of UK
200,000
VDH-IESE
200,000
VDH-IESE
200,000
S’pore
Johore
Sabah
S’pore
Malaysia
Mid’07
Mid’07
End’07
Early 2008
Mid 2008
Observations of the Biofuels Status SE Asia & China
China:
Government subsidy exists for ethanol, but not yet
for biodiesel (expected to be announced shortly). Natural Jetropha
located in Southwestern region, Once planted as part of reforestation and soil conservation measure. Recent activity focused
on biodiesel has caused escalating price in waste food oil (~$600
US/T). Plan for massive Jetropha plantation (~10 Million acres)
proposed and seed selective breeding research has yielded
impressive results (~48% yield). Other R&D include glycerin
conversion, marine algae, and yeast fermentation. Domestic market
for ethanol and biodiesel expected to be huge.
Indonesia:
Gradually replacing Malaysia as the largest Palm oil
producer in the region with more large plantations under
development. Biodiesel a relatively new development due to
availability of indigenous fossil fuel resources. Recently signed a
major deal with China on biodiesel production (see next page).
Observations of the Biofuels Status SE Asia & China
Quote from Economist: Jan13th-19th 2007, p.7
China National Offshore Oil Corporation agreed to invest in a $5.5 billion
Indonesian biofuels project, thought to be one of the world's largest.
The state-owned company is looking for energy sources that could one
day ease China's reliance on oil and coal. However, the news was not
welcomed by environmentalist worried about the rainforest that will be
cleared to make way for crops needed to produce the biofuels.
.
Observations of the Biofuels Status SE Asia & China
Thailand:
Government mandate for biofuel blend in gasoline
and diesel products. Several large ethanol plants are already in
production with more to come. Considered one of the most
advanced in the region in terms of policy supporting the
development of biofuels and renewable energy.
Cambodia: With large areas available for energy crops, the
government has been courting investors to develop Jetropha
plantations/agronomy . Small biodiesel demonstration plant
underway.
Philippines: One the region’s large sugar producers and is
poised to engage in ethanol/biodiesel production. Recently passed
legislation for 5% blend of ethanol and 1% blend of biodiesel in all
fuels sold.
Observations of the Biofuels Status SE Asia & China
Malaysia: Once the world’s largest palm oil producer, Malaysia
has millions of acres of palm plantation invested and has gained
considerable knowledge for palm oil processing. It aims to remain
as the major producer of palm oil and is ready to supply to the
biofuels market. This may lead to a boom to the palm oil market
and push up the price of crude palm oil which had seen a drop
when compared with its peak of almost $850 US per ton.
Taiwan:
The estimated demand for biodiesel is 32 million
liters per year if the target of 5.5% blend is to be achieved. With no
government subsidies announced yet, several major plants are
already being constructed including one with 400,000 t/y.
Government plans to use dormant and contaminated farmland for
the use of energy crops which can provide approximately 25
million liters of biodiesel. Additional 7 million liters can come from
waste food oil and animal fats.
Observations of the Biofuels Status SE Asia & China
Singapore: With no indigenous fossil resources nor arable land,
Singapore remains to be the favorite in the region for investors to site
biodiesel plants, despite its higher costs. This is due to its political
stability, financial clout, strong IP protection, oil tanker traffic &
shipping hub status plus it has also established as the world’s major
oil refinery center (ranked number 2 in capacity).
Logistically it sits in the middle of two largest oil palm producers
(Indonesia & Malaysia). With easy access to the feedstock by tankers,
and ready infrastructure for oil trading and oil product distribution to
all major markets. It is no surprise that investors consider it a safe &
strategic location for biodiesel production.
Together with industrial partners, IESE has become an equity partner
in a JV company with plan of setting up two biodiesel plants at 200,000
t/y each. This one in a series of developments in Singapore with total
capacity now approaching 1.2 million t/y!!
Presentation Outline
1. Global and Asian Biomass resources
2. Biofuel Production Status in SE Asia and China
3. R&D Focus and Advances
4. Issues Affecting Biofuel Markets
5. Opportunities
R&D Focus and Advances
On Ethanol
Enzyme (cellulase) based production process
Membrane based ethanol/methanol dehydration
DME conversion
On Biodiesel
High yield Jetropha and other low cost feedstocks
Marin algae or yeast + carbon sequestration
Enzyme based production process
Glycerin conversion to higher value products
On Biogas/biomass gasification
Membrane based biogas upgrading
Gas to liquid (GTL) processes
Presentation Outline
1. Global and Asian Biomass resources
2. Biofuel Production Status in SE Asia and China
3. R&D Focus and Advances
4. Issues Affecting Biofuel Markets
5. Opportunities
Issues Affecting Biofuels Market
Conventional energy costs (coal, oil and gas)
CDM and its extension
Food or Fuel debate
Land use: arable land/rainforest depletion
Government policies/subsidies
Political stability of the host country
Supply/demand imbalance
Possible Cartel for crude palm oil? (palm oil supply
dominated by a few processors/traders in the
region)
Presentation Outline
1. Global and Asian Biomass resources
2. Biofuel Production Status in SE Asia and China
3. R&D Focus and Advances
4. Issues Affecting Biofuel Markets
5. Opportunities
Opportunities in SE Asia on Biofuels
Providing Technologies for biofuel production
Join consortium for project development
Production of high yield seeds and seedlings
Development of large scale plantations
Marketing of biofuel products
Carbon credits and CDM projects
What are we looking for at this event??
1)Turnkey Suppliers for 2X 200,000 t/a biodiesel
plants;
2)Engineering Contractors for the same;
3)R&D partners for innovative biofuel/bioenergy
technologies, can match EU funding;
4)Markets/buyers for the biodiesel products.
Looking forward to meet you in the next 2
days!!
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evaluation, Dockside pilot plant, Shipboard trials
Advanced Oxidation Technologies
 TiO2 based Photo-catalytic Oxidation (PCO) Processes for
wastewater treatment, air pollution control and synthesis of functional
membranes with surface modifications (1);
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Ferrate (Fe 6+) Oxidation for ballast water disinfections, WWT, odor
control, and other environmental applications;
 Hydrogen Cool Flame for the cleaning of glass/ceramic substrates
and destruction of odor/VOC, as well as medical waste disinfections
(3);
 DBD (Dielectric Barrier Discharge) Hydroxyl Generator for
innovative environmental oxidation applications (3*) .
CDM & Renewable Energy
 Biogas & Biohydrogen: Biohydrogen Production(1), Enhanced
Biogas Production, Biogas purification & enrichment, Small
household biogas generators
 Biofuels Production: Biodiesel production and glycerin by-product
utilization; Cellulose-ethanol/methanol production and separation;
 Biomass Combustion & Gasification: Direct combustion for heat &
power production, Biomass gasification systems for clean and cost
effective power production;
 Carbon Credits & Clean Development Mechanism (CDM): New
Methodology development, validation and verification.
Strategic Alliance
Private Companies:
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Air Liquide
GE (Water)
Zenon
Katadyn
Salcon
Imprimatur Capital
Juniper Investment
Sembenviro
Keppel Seghers
Aqua Systems
Glowtec
Kureha
Kolon
Asahi
SembCorp Industries
Hyflux
Norit
Singapore Technologies
Beca Carter
Envipure
Windnergy
Statutory Boards, Government Agencies
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Economic Development Board (Singapore)
Public Utilities Board (Singapore)
Surbana
Building Construction Authority (Singapore)
Maritime and Port Authority (Singapore)
National Environmental Agency (Singapore)
SGX
Lien Foundation
Jurong Town Corporation (Singapore)
International Enterprise (Singapore)
Institution of Engineers (Singapore)
Research Institutes / Universities and
Polytechnics :
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IMRE
ICES
SIMTECH
ITRI (Taiwan)
NUS
TMSI
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Temasek Polytechnic
Singapore Polytechnic
Global Experiences
IESE Staff has executed Water and Environmental
Projects for the World Bank, WHO, IEA, IMO, APO, EUCogen & UNEP in many regional countries including:
China, HK& Macao,
Iran,
Sri Lanka,
Malaysia,
Thailand,
Brunei,
Taiwan,
India,
Pakistan,
Vietnam,
Philippines,
Oman,
Indonesia,
Korea…
Technology
Used Lubrication Oil Recycling using Membrane Technology ~ Patented Technology
Laboratory Test
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Tim e (hr)
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Flux (L/M2/H)
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Ceram ic m em brane: 85 psi, 100 C
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Flux (L/M2/H)
Pilot Plant
Technology
Environmental Resource Recycling ~ ERS
Feed Meal
Food Processing Center - Markets,
Slaughter House, Industries,
Kitchen Waste
Fertilizers
Technology
Awards Winning Technology ~ Biogranulation for
Wastewater Treatment
 Home-grown technology: Robust microbial
granules for aerobic and anaerobic degradation of
organics from industrial and process wastewaters
 Advantages: rapid start-up, high biomass
retention, high tolerance to chemical toxicity, high
versatility, high loads, small footprint
 Global WWT market is US$300 billion, with
growing needs in Asia, especially China
Technology
Awards Winning Technology ~ Biogranulation for
Wastewater Treatment
 Pilot-scale studies of
aerobic granules with
toxic industrial
wastewaters
 Full-scale application of
anaerobic granulation
technology on chemical
wastewaters in Jurong
Island
Technology
Bio Activated Carbon ~ Patented Technology
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Removal Efficiency (%)
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20 ppm
30 ppm
40 ppm
50 ppm
70 ppm
100 ppm
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GRT can be shortened as low as 2s to
achieve a 99.9% removal efficiency
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Technology
Technology Demonstration ~ Shipboard Ballast Water Treatment
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Primary treatment
– automated selfcleaning filtration
Secondary
treatment – ferrate
(VI)
Linkages with
MPA, TMSI, NOL,
NA etc.
Thank You !