TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesia's state fuel distributor PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has begun distributing B50 biodiesel, following President Prabowo Subianto's launch of the nationwide program on July 9, 2026.
B50 is a fuel blend consisting of 50 percent palm oil-based biodiesel, known as Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME), and 50 percent conventional diesel. The government has introduced the program as part of its push to strengthen energy security and reduce reliance on imported fossil fuels.
Pertamina Patra Niaga completed its first B50 shipment totaling 12,830 kiloliters (KL) from two refineries. The initial delivery departed from the Kasim Refinery on July 18, carrying 4,600 KL aboard the tanker MT Krasak. A second shipment of 8,230 KL left the Plaju Refinery for the Integrated Terminal Palembang on July 22.
Pertamina Patra Niaga Vice President of Corporate Communication Kitty Andhora described the first shipments as a key milestone in the rollout of the government's B50 mandate.
"The first B50 shipments from the Kasim and Plaju refineries mark Pertamina Patra Niaga's concrete contribution to strengthening Indonesia's energy independence, resilience, and sovereignty through the implementation of the government's B50 program," Kitty said in a written statement on Friday, July 24.
The fuel will be distributed to service stations across western and eastern Indonesia. Before reaching consumers, Pertamina has prepared the necessary infrastructure, quality assurance systems, and operational safety measures to support nationwide distribution.
Kitty explained that diesel and FAME are blended in stages until they reach the required 50:50 composition. The fuel is then tested in laboratories to ensure it complies with specifications set by Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources before being transported to fuel terminals and distributed to gas stations.
According to Kitty, the B50 program is expected to generate economic benefits by reducing diesel imports while helping lower greenhouse gas emissions.
"This program is expected to reduce Indonesia's dependence on imported diesel fuel," she said.
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