JAKARTA: (Bernama) Indonesia will maintain implementation of the B40 biodiesel mandate until the end of this year, as it has decided to delay the introduction of B50 biodiesel mandate, originally scheduled for mid-2026.
Deputy Energy Minister Yuliot Tanjung said the decision was reached during an inter-ministerial meeting on Wednesday, adding that funding requirements for the B50 implementation are currently being assessed by BPDP (Plantation Fund Management Agency).
"The funds are not only for the mandatory biodiesel programme but also include plantation revitalisation,” he told reporters after the meeting.
Last week, media reports indicated that Indonesia is likely to adjust its palm oil export levy to support the country's biodiesel mandate.
Since 1 January 2025, Indonesia has implemented a mandatory 40 per cent palm-based biodiesel blend, known as B40 - the highest blending rate in the world - and had initially planned to increase the blend to 50 per cent (B50) this year.
Deputy Energy Minister Yuliot Tanjung said the decision also considered the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) project in Balikpapan, which is expected to boost diesel production, making the B40 blend sufficient for current needs. - Bernama
