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Korea Herald
17 hours ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
GS Caltex launches feasibility study for biofuel project in Indonesia
GS Caltex, a South Korean oil refiner, announced Tuesday that it is pursuing a new project in Indonesia aimed at recovering biofuel resources and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by processing palm oil mill waste. The company said it has been selected for a government-backed initiative to support a full feasibility study for an international greenhouse gas reduction project, with plans to build an evaporative concentration facility to extract oil from palm oil mill effluent, a liquid byproduct of palm oil production. GS Caltex plans to conduct a six-month evaluation of the project's feasibility and potential impact on emissions. Based on the results, the company will decide the scope and timing of its investment. If approved, the project would be the first evaporative concentration facility in Indonesia to process the palm oil waste, the company said. 'Evaporative concentration of palm oil mill effluent is considered simpler than existing methane capture methods and can reduce emissions more effectively by preventing decomposition,' a GS Caltex official said. 'Following the feasibility study, we will consider moving forward with the project at palm oil farms in Indonesia.' The company expects the project to provide a new source of biofuel, particularly for sustainable aviation fuel, which is experiencing growing demand. Jurisdictions such as Korea, the European Union and the United States plan to increasingly require airlines to blend bio-based fuel into their operations. According to GS Caltex, each facility could also reduce emissions equivalent to the amount absorbed annually by 14 million 30-year-old pine trees by replacing the traditional practice of leaving palm oil waste to decay in open ponds, which releases large volumes of methane. Methane has a global warming potential about 28 times greater than carbon dioxide over a 100-year period.
Korea Herald
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Pianist Paik Kun-woo completes Mozart triliogy
78-year-old musician to perform Mozart in 22 Asian cities through November Pianist Paik Kun-woo has embarked on a nationwide tour to mark the completion of his Mozart Piano Works trilogy. 'Kun-Woo Paik: Mozart Piano Works 3' was released by Universal Music Wednesday. This album follows the first and second volumes, which were released in May and November 2024, respectively, completing the pianist's long-awaited Mozart recording project. For the third album, Paik curated a repertoire centered around Mozart's "Fantasia in C minor," one of the composer's most dramatic and profound works. The album also features "Six German Dances," "Adagio for Glass Harmonica" and "Little Funeral March." The album also includes 'Rondo in A minor,' which Paik, 78, said was the first Mozart piece he ever encountered. All three albums feature artwork by an elementary school student. Inspired by Paik's belief that the key to interpreting Mozart's music lies in childlike purity, the album cover designs were selected through a public contest for elementary school students. Lee Jin-hyung, a third grader, created the winning illustrations, which form a cohesive series across all three albums. Following the release of his first Mozart album in May 2024, Paik successfully completed the first leg of his Mozart tour, performing in 17 cities. Following the launch of the third album, Paik commenced his tour Saturday at GS Caltex Yeulmaru Art Center in South Jeolla Province. In Korea, Paik's tour continues across 17 cities, including Seoul (March 27 and Oct. 26), Gimpo, Miryang, Iksan and Gongju (details to be announced). Internationally, he will bring his Mozart recital to three Taiwanese cities -- Taichung, Taipei and Kaohsiung -- from March 17 to 23, followed by a performance in Yokohama, Japan, on Sept. 21, and a recital in Singapore on Nov. 4.
