Publication Type

Journal Article

Version

publishedVersion

Publication Date

9-2014

Abstract

By extensively reviewing the current state of knowledge, this paper explores the sustainability implications of palm oil biodiesel in Southeast Asia, with a focus on Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Both ecological and environmental vitality as well as socio-economic equity are emphasized in the authors' exploration of sustainability in the three country cases. The article observes that the main environmental sustainability considerations of palm oil biodiesel include its capacity to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, its carbon debt and its repercussions on forestry, biodiversity, and soil and water quality. Issues surrounding socio-economic sustainability encompass how palm oil biodiesel affects food security in Southeast Asia, along with the impact of palm oil production on rural livelihoods and land-tenure. The authors firstly explore the origins, drivers and current technologies surrounding palm oil biodiesel development in the region. They then present the three country cases in order to concentrate on the particular policies, challenges and opportunities that uniquely impact the sustainability of biodiesel development in each locale. (C) 2014 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Keywords

Palm oil, Biodiesel, Southeast Asia, Sustainability

Discipline

Asian Studies | Energy Policy

Research Areas

Political Science

Publication

Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews

Volume

37

First Page

1

Last Page

12

ISSN

1364-0321

Identifier

10.1016/j.rser.2014.05.001

Publisher

Elsevier

Copyright Owner and License

Publisher

Additional URL

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2014.05.001

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