In Indonesia, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) and PT Gapura Mas Lestari (GML) signed a Memorandum of Understanding securing the supply of feedstock for the Cilacap Green Refinery project. This initiative represents a major strategic move for KPI in its pursuit of green fuel development in Indonesia.
The Cilacap Green Refinery project aims to process 6,000 barrels per day of UCO to produce Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The refinery is expected to produce around 300,000 kiloliters of these green fuels annually.
Already operational, the Cilacap Refinery currently produces HVO and SAF. The HVO is derived from Refined Bleached Deodorized Palm Oil (RBDPO) and is marketed as Pertamina Renewable Diesel (RD), made entirely from vegetable oils. SAF, on the other hand, is produced from Refined Bleached Deodorized Palm Kernel Oil (RBDPKO), a product of palm kernel oil processing.
The HVO produced at the Cilacap refinery will be used as a blending component in diesel fuel, offering superior quality compared to traditional FAME biodiesel. It is also designed to meet stringent standards for markets in four-season countries like those in Europe and North America. Meanwhile, the SAF will contribute to the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel, aligning with Indonesia’s national roadmap for SAF development.
Tags: HVO, Indonesia, SAF
Category: Fuels
