President Prabowo launches B50 biodiesel program

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers a speech during the launch of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program at the KM 57 Rest Area on the Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road in Karawang, West Java, on July 9, 2026. The B50 program, which mandates a 50 percent biodiesel blend in diesel fuel, aims to reduce the country's reliance on fuel imports, increase the value of domestic natural resources, and strengthen Indonesia's economic and energy security. ANTARA FOTO/Hafidz Mubarak A/bay/nz/mrt

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (center), accompanied by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (left) and Pertamina President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri (right), reviews the implementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program at the KM 57 Rest Area on the Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road in Karawang, West Java, on July 9, 2026. The B50 program, which mandates a 50 percent biodiesel blend in diesel fuel, aims to reduce Indonesia's reliance on fuel imports, increase the value of domestic natural resources, and strengthen the country's economic and energy security. ANTARA FOTO/Hafidz Mubarak A/bay/nz/mrt

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (second right), accompanied by Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia (left) and Investment and Downstream Minister/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) as well as Danantara Indonesia CEO Rosan Roeslani (second left), greets reporters while reviewing the implementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program at the KM 57 Rest Area on the Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road in Karawang, West Java, on July 9, 2026. The B50 program, which mandates a 50 percent biodiesel blend in diesel fuel, aims to reduce Indonesia's reliance on fuel imports, increase the value of domestic natural resources, and strengthen the country's economic and energy security. ANTARA FOTO/Hafidz Mubarak A/bay/nz/mrt

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers remarks during the launch of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program at the KM 57 Rest Area on the Jakarta–Cikampek Toll Road in Karawang, West Java, on July 9, 2026. The B50 program, which mandates a 50 percent biodiesel blend in diesel fuel, aims to reduce Indonesia's reliance on fuel imports, increase the value of domestic natural resources, and strengthen the country's economic and energy security. ANTARA FOTO/Hafidz Mubarak A/bay/nz/mrt