The utilization and study on alcohol form nipa continued modestly until the middle of 20th century. Two factories produced alcohol from nipa in Sarawak, Malaysia (Chai & Lai 1984) up to the 1980’s. During the same time, similar studies were carried out in the Philippines (Halos 1981) and in Papua New Guinea (Newcombe et al. 1980). At present time, considering the focus on biofuel as future energy source, it is expected that the utilization and study of alcohol from nipa become a focus once again.