Taking into consideration short-term hurdles, Southeast Asia is considered to be strongly positioned to capitalise on the potential growth of biomass-based energy.
More efficient use of biofuels is needed to put sustainability first, including sustainability of the food supply. Panellists say the answer lies in front of us.
Alternative fuel solutions serve to promote energy security and decouple economies from the effects of the global oil market. Currently viable solutions include biofuels, jatropha ethanol and algae fuels.