Indonesia keeps 2026 biodiesel quota flat, raising doubts over B50 target

raised questions from traders and analysts about Indonesia’s ability to meet its ambitious B50 goal set for 2026, as outlined in government and presidential announcements. The 2026 mandate is just 29,800 kiloliters higher than the 2025 mandate. This indicates minimal growth, and the demand increase will mainly come from a higher blending mandate rather than just allocation growth, an India-based trader said Dec. 23. Indonesia is the world’s largest palm oil producer and also has the highest blending target for palm oil-based biodiesel. Palm oil-based biodiesel is a key component of Jakarta’s plan for energy self-sufficiency. President Subianto said Dec. 16 that the government will begin by ending diesel imports from 2026, followed by a phased reduction of other fuel imports through 2030. Each year, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources sets annual quotas for biodiesel production, assigning volumes to producers based on installed capacity, feedstock availability, and ...