Jakarta, INTI - The government continues to prepare concrete steps to ensure more targeted and sustainable use of biofuels (BBN) and pushing the national energy independence. One major focus is the phasing out of mandatory biofuel implementation, including strengthening the use of B50 as part of the broader strategy for energy security and the transition to Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060.
This commitment was reaffirmed by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) through ESDM Ministerial Decree (Keputusan Menteri) No. 113.K/EK.05/MEM.E/2026 concerning the Phasing Out of Biofuel Utilization and ESDM Ministerial Regulation No. 4 of 2025 concerning the Business and Utilization of Biofuels.
The Director General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), Eniya Listiani Dewi, stated that biofuels play a crucial role in strengthening national energy independence. Biofuel usage can increase the share of renewable energy, reduce dependence on imports, encourage the growth of domestically resource-based industries, and reduce emissions in the energy sector.
According to Eniya, this policy is designed to ensure consistent and flexible implementation of the biofuel mandate, in line with national preparedness. This way, each implementation stage, including B50, can be realistically implemented.
"Through more comprehensive regulations and clear phasing, we want to ensure that biofuel utilization can be implemented optimally, while still considering the availability of raw materials, infrastructure, and industrial support," Eniya explained during a socialization of the regulations in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
The ESDM Ministerial Decree on Phasing Out of Biofuel Utilization is considered a strategic reference in encouraging investment and the development of the national biofuel industry. This policy regulates the gradual blending of biofuel into fuel, taking into account the readiness of raw materials, infrastructure, financing, and user readiness.
Meanwhile, ESDM Ministerial Regulation No. 4 of 2025 serves as the basis for more comprehensive regulations regarding the biofuel business. This regulation covers biofuel types, the upstream to downstream business chain, business entity obligations, pricing mechanisms, technical aspects, safety, the environment, incentives, and the application of carbon economic value. It includes various types of biofuels, such as biodiesel, bioethanol, biohydrocarbon diesel, and bioavtur, which will be implemented in stages according to national readiness.
Support from Industry Players
Support for this policy also came from industry players. Abdul Rahim, a representative of the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO), expressed his support for the use of biofuels as a strategic step to strengthen energy security, while still considering their suitability to the diverse characteristics of vehicle technology in Indonesia.
Matias Tumanggor, a representative of the Association of Used Oil Collectors for Indonesian Renewable Energy (APJETI), assessed that this policy opens up greater opportunities for renewable energy feedstock businesses to contribute. He said that used cooking oil can be used as feedstock for biodiesel and bioavtur and expand energy sources.
Conclusion
The government is strengthening the use of biofuels (BBN) through the mandatory phase-in of biofuels, including B50, to support energy security and Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission 2060 target. This policy is designed based on national readiness and is supported by industry players because it is considered capable of reducing energy imports, suppressing emissions, and encouraging industrial growth and a circular economy based on domestic resources.
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