The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) targets implementing a policy of blending 10 percent ethanol into gasoline-type fuel oil, or E10, by 2028 at the latest. This policy is currently still in the stage of drafting a roadmap.
The Minister of ESDM stated that the preparation of the mandatory E10 roadmap is almost complete and will be announced soon. He ensured that the policy will not miss the target time set by the government.
“I confirm that by 2028 at the latest, the mandate will be in place. Perhaps in 2027-2028, our roadmap will be finished shortly,” he said.
In addition to gasoline, the government is also preparing to increase the blend of palm oil-based biodiesel for diesel fuel.
The Minister said that trials for biodiesel with a 50 percent blend, or B50, are targeted for completion in the first half of 2026.
“In 2026, the B50 biodiesel is under trial, it will be completed in the first half, and in the second half, we will evaluate. If successful, God willing, we will launch the move to B50,” he said.
Regarding the availability of raw materials, the Minister ensured that national palm oil supply is considered sufficient to support the B50 program.
He stated that Indonesia, as the world’s largest exporter of crude palm oil, has the flexibility to manage export allocations and domestic needs.
“For B50, palm oil is not a problem because we are the world’s largest CPO exporter. We just need to see how much quota we can export and how much is for domestic use,” he emphasized.
Plans for implementing E10 and B50 have also been conveyed by the Minister on various occasions.
According to him, both policies are effective in reducing Indonesia’s dependence on fuel imports, particularly gasoline and diesel.
“About 60% of our gasoline consumption is still imported. Therefore, going forward, we will push for E10. Last night we had a meeting with the President. The President has approved the plan for a mandatory 10% ethanol blend,” he said in Jakarta.
“We will mix our gasoline with ethanol. What is the goal? So we don’t import as much and also to create clean, environmentally friendly fuel,” he explained.
