Indonesia set to launch B50 biodiesel mandate from July 1 after successful fuel tests
In India, BioEnergy Times reported that Indonesia is preparing to roll out its B50 biodiesel mandate from July 1, following positive fuel test results.
Under the program, diesel fuel will consist of a 50% blend of palm oil-based biodiesel and 50% conventional diesel, replacing the current B40 mandate, according to the report.
Indonesia revived plans in March to increase the biodiesel blend ratio after oil supply disruptions linked to the U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran raised concerns over energy security, it added.
Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said testing conducted by the energy ministry had delivered encouraging results and confirmed that implementation of B50 would begin as scheduled.
He added that the higher blending requirement is expected to reduce, or potentially eliminate, imports of diesel fuel, particularly cetane 48 gasoil.
Category: Fuels
