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        "msgid": "from-1-july-2026-indonesias-b50-fuel-to-undergo-testing-on-ships-and-heavy-equipment-1778507585",
        "date": "2026-05-11 19:45:05",
        "title": "From 1 July 2026, Indonesia's B50 Fuel to Undergo Testing on Ships and Heavy Equipment",
        "author": "",
        "source": "CNBC",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that the mandatory B50 biodiesel policy will be implemented starting 1 July 2026, following ongoing trials across various transport modes and industrial equipment. Tests on ships, heavy machinery, and trains are proceeding smoothly after six months of evaluation, ensuring compatibility with engines and no disruptions. This initiative aims to diversify domestic energy sources amid global geopolitical uncertainties, with provisions for adjustments if technical issues arise.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Minister of Energy and Mineral\nResources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has confirmed that the mandatory 50%\nbiodiesel or B50 policy will begin implementation on 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the government is currently conducting a series of\ntrials on various modes of transport and industrial equipment to ensure\nreadiness for implementation.<\/p>\n<p>The B50 testing is being carried out in several sectors, from ships\nand heavy equipment to trains. The trials are intended to confirm that\nthe biodiesel blend with diesel remains compatible with engines and does\nnot cause any disruptions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPray that in our schedule we agree on the implementation, pray\nduring the tests. Now it\u2019s being tested on ships, some heavy equipment,\nand trains. Hopefully there are no issues. If it follows the schedule\nwith no problems, implementation starts on 1 July,\u201d said Bahlil when met\nat the Ministry of ESDM in Jakarta on Monday (11\/2\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, Bahlil stated that the government remains open to\nadjustments if technical obstacles are found in engines or fuel\nperformance during the testing process.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut if during the trials there are issues with the engines, perhaps\nnot fitting properly, we will make adjustments,\u201d said Bahlil.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, Bahlil mentioned that the government has conducted B50\ntrials for six months. These trials were performed on various types of\nengines, from heavy equipment and trains to trucks. Thus, the B50\nimplementation target can proceed starting 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut soon it will be finalised, and up to today the trials have been,\nalhamdulillah, quite good. And implementation of B50 starts on 1 July,\u201d\nhe said when met at the Ministry of ESDM office, quoted on Tuesday\n(7\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The implementation of B50 is also in line with the current\ngovernment\u2019s goal of diversifying domestic energy sources. This aligns\nwith anticipating the escalation of uncertain global geopolitics at\npresent.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cImagine now if we didn\u2019t diversify, who would we rely on,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/from-1-july-2026-indonesias-b50-fuel-to-undergo-testing-on-ships-and-heavy-equipment-1778507585",
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