Biodiesel usage in Indonesia is 10.7 million Kilolitres this year so far, says the ministry

Indonesia used 10,7 million kilolitres of palm oil-based Biodiesel between 'January and early September as it rolled out its 'B50 blend across the country, according to a presentation made by the Energy Ministry at a parliamentary hearing on Tuesday.

As of September 7, the total consisted of 7.27 million kilograms of B40 distributed during the first half of the year and 3.42 millions kilograms of B50, which is about?64% the allocation for the entire year.

Indonesia increased its 2026 'biodiesel' allocation to 16,75 million kilolitres in order to meet the demand. The B50 program, which is a blend of conventional diesel and palm-based fuel, was launched by Indonesian authorities in July to reduce fuel imports.

Eniya Listiani Dewi, senior official in the energy ministry, said at the hearing that "B50 tests have been completed" for vehicles, mining and agricultural machinery, maritime transport, and power generation. This has demonstrated the fuel's durability.

Eniya stated that the railway trials are still in progress and will be completed by December.

Pertamina, the state-owned energy company, also told the same hearing that B50 is available in 94% of their?fuel stations. The end of September will mark the conclusion of a three-month transitional period that will allow remaining B40 stock to be used up and the complete nationwide switch to B50.

Eniya presented plans for Indonesia to accelerate its ethanol-blended fuel programme during the hearing.

Eniya announced that a?blend? of 10% bioethanol from crops and 90% gasoline (known as 'E10') will be available starting in 2027. This blend will increase to 20% by 2028.

(source: Reuters)