Indonesia to Introduce Mandatory Bioethanol-Blended Gasoline in 2027
Indonesia plans to impose a mandatory bioethanol content level of 10% for gasoline in 2027, as part of efforts to reduce its fuel import dependence, according to its energy minister.
The country aims to expand the use of biofuels made from palm oil and sugar cane to become more energy-self sufficient.
- Minister Bahlil Lahadalia estimated that Indonesia would need 1.4 million kilolitres of bioethanol to implement the mandatory gasoline blend of 10%.
- The ethanol supply will be sourced from domestic markets, as stated by the minister.
"We plan to source all the ethanol from domestic markets,"
said Minister Bahlil Lahadalia to reporters.
Author's summary: Indonesia introduces bioethanol-blended gasoline.