16 Asian nations to agree on boosting energy security

Leaders of 16 nations from South Korea to Singapore are expected to agree to boost Asia’s energy efficiency and combat climate change by seeking new fuel sources, particularly biofuels, according to a draft document seen on Saturday.

The plan aims to help countries reduce their dependence on conventional fuels through intensified energy efficiency programmes, expansion of renewable energy systems and biofuel production and utilization, according to a draft copy of the agreement obtained by The Associated Press.
The accord does not say what types of biofuels might be emphasised and does not give specific details of the kinds of energy efficiency programmes being considered.

But some ASEAN countries such as Malaysia have started working to commercially produce alternative fuels such as biodiesel, comprising mainly palm oil, and ethanol made from the sap of nipah trees.

Hindustan Times