Indonesia and S. Korea to develop seaweed biofuel
Indonesia and South Korea have agreed to develop a seaweed-based biofuel in an attempt to encourage green energy in the two countries.
The use of seaweed is gaining support from environmentalists who have criticised the use of land-based raw materials such as palm oil, maize and sugarcane as causing deforestation across Indonesia's tropical forests.
Indonesia's vast sea territory and resource-rich marine life, combined with South Korea's advanced technology and high demand for energy, could fuel a strong economic relationship between the two countries.
Locations being considered as potential sites for research and development are West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Bangka-Belitung.
For South Korea, the signing of the agreement is part of its implementation of its Low Carbon, Green Growth national vision, declared in August 2008 by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
Biofuel-based green transportation, green vehicle, and clean energy programmes are among the main projects in South Korea receiving stimulus support funds from the South Korean government.
The country aims to increase the
market share for renewable energies to 11% of its total domestic energy market by 2030.
The use of seaweed is gaining support from environmentalists who have criticised the use of land-based raw materials such as palm oil, maize and sugarcane as causing deforestation across Indonesia's tropical forests.
Indonesia's vast sea territory and resource-rich marine life, combined with South Korea's advanced technology and high demand for energy, could fuel a strong economic relationship between the two countries.
Locations being considered as potential sites for research and development are West Nusa Tenggara, South Sulawesi and Bangka-Belitung.
For South Korea, the signing of the agreement is part of its implementation of its Low Carbon, Green Growth national vision, declared in August 2008 by South Korean President Lee Myung-bak.
Biofuel-based green transportation, green vehicle, and clean energy programmes are among the main projects in South Korea receiving stimulus support funds from the South Korean government.
The country aims to increase the
market share for renewable energies to 11% of its total domestic energy market by 2030.
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