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Indonesia Revives B50 Biodiesel Program Amid Energy Supply Disruptions

3/30/2026

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President Prabowo Subianto announced on March 30 that Indonesia will proceed with its B50 palm oil-based biodiesel program in 2026.
The initial B50 plan was scrapped in January due to technical and funding issues.
The government intends to raise biodiesel production from 40% to 50% as part of the revival.
Energy supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran have influenced the revival.

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President Prabowo Subianto announced on March 30 that Indonesia will proceed with its B50 palm oil-based biodiesel program in 2026.
The initial B50 plan was scrapped in January due to technical and funding issues.
The government intends to raise biodiesel production from 40% to 50% as part of the revival.
Energy supply disruptions linked to the US-Israeli war with Iran have influenced the revival.