Indonesia begins B50 biodiesel rollout at 29 fuel terminals

..all industrial sectors are fully aligned to implement the mandatory B50 policy simultaneously,

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Subholding commercial and trading of Indonesia’s state energy firm PT Pertamina Patra Niaga confirmed that 29 of its 126 fuel terminals across the country are ready to distribute B50 biodiesel.

The announcement aligns with the official issuance of recent Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Decree which mandates a 50 percent palm-oil-based biodiesel blend in diesel fuel nationwide, according to the company’s Vice President of Corporate Communication Kitty Andhora on Wednesday.

Under the decree, a transition period has been granted to energy companies that still hold existing stocks of B40 biodiesel.

Business entities carrying B40 inventories are permitted to distribute the fuel until September 30, 2026, provided the products meet established quality standards and technical specifications.

"We are continuing to monitor the distribution of B50 to ensure it runs smoothly, reaches distribution agencies and is available for public consumption," Kitty said.

She added that the number of operational distribution terminals for B50 biodiesel will continue to be gradually increased throughout the transition period.

The B50 rollout serves as a cornerstone of President Prabowo Subianto's broader economic sovereignty agenda, with the administration aiming for full energy self-sufficiency within the next three to four years.

Prabowo has emphasized that energy independence and security remain key priorities for Indonesia, aimed at shielding the domestic market from international supply disruptions—particularly amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in oil-producing regions and maritime trade routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources confirmed that all industrial sectors are fully aligned to implement the mandatory B50 policy simultaneously, following extensive multi-sector preparations ahead of the July 2026 launch.

Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia said compatibility testing for B50 has been successfully completed across a wide range of transport segments and machinery types.

The fuel has been approved for use in heavy machinery, locomotives, marine vessels, as well as specialized equipment in the mining and agricultural sectors.

Anggia further confirmed that the B50 mandate will take effect simultaneously across the archipelago.

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