Indonesia’s Agriculture Minister, Andi Amran Sulaiman, on Tuesday reaffirmed the country’s plan to implement the use of B40 biodiesel, a mixture of 40% palm oil-based biodiesel and 60% fossil fuel, expected to start in January 2025, according to a report by Reuters.
Indonesia leads the world in biodiesel usage with B35 as the current nationwide standard. The widespread use of the B40 biodiesel in 2025 will replace the B35 blend.
The minister also noted that the Indonesian government is also working toward implementing B50 in the future.
Indonesia, the world’s leading palm oil producer has opted in favour of biodiesel to cut its energy imports, as well as to mitigate the problem of environmental pollution.
Prior to the announcement made by the ministry, the Indonesian authority had tested the B40 biodiesel mix on agriculture machinery, power plants and in the shipping industry, as reported by Reuters.
The success of Indonesia’s biodiesel program is primarily attributed to the all-encompassing endorsement from supply, demand, regulatory framework, economic consideration, and environmental impact, especially within the “polluter pays” principle that has made biodiesel a compelling alternative to fossil diesel fuel.
