Indonesia’s energy ministry has delayed the introduction of its new mandatory 35% palm oil biodiesel (B35) blending programme until 1 February to allow time to prepare supply and infrastructure, Reuters reported.
In the meantime, the country would maintain its B30 blending programme – which had been in place since 2020 – and total biodiesel allocation for domestic consumption would be maintained at 13.15M kilolitres, the 30 December report said.
Indonesia has been planning to increase the use of palm-based fuel in a bid to reduce crude oil and fuel imports as well as cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The government had initially planned to require 40% blending rates but opted for 35% instead after considering crude palm oil availability, Reuters wrote.
