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        "id": 1869922,
        "msgid": "govt-assures-b50-mandate-not-affect-cpo-exports-1784542808",
        "date": "2026-07-20 15:34:20",
        "title": "Govt assures B50 mandate not affect CPO exports",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Economy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian government has assured that the B50 biodiesel mandate will not disrupt crude palm oil exports, citing a successful transition from B35 to B40 where both domestic demand and exports increased. Officials are balancing domestic energy security and cooking oil availability with the need to maintain robust export incentives. The B50 programme, launched in July 2023, is projected to save Rp170 trillion in foreign exchange by 2026 and create over two million jobs.",
        "content": "<p>Expert Staff for Connectivity and Service Development at the\nministry, Dida Gardera, stated here on Monday that the assurance is\nbacked by the country\u2019s successful track record during the transition\nfrom B35 to B40 in 2024.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom 2024 to 2025, as we stepped up from B35 to B40, domestic palm\noil demand grew by roughly 3 to 4 million kiloliters (KL). Crucially,\nour exports also increased by 3 to 4 million KL over that same period,\u201d\nDida explained.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the government is maintaining a delicate balance\nto ensure that international trade is not compromised, as robust exports\nserve as an essential incentive for the domestic biodiesel sector.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the government has prioritized three key sectors in\nits palm oil strategy: the B50 mandate, the domestic availability of\ncooking oil, and the welfare of smallholder plantations.<\/p>\n<p>To ensure the simultaneous success of these three priorities, the\nministry continues to coordinate closely with relevant agencies,\nincluding the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe will certainly continue to monitor and evaluate the situation.\nBut so far, in terms of CPO volume, we have been able to meet all\ndomestic and international needs. Thank God, the budget and cash flow\nalso remain sufficient,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The government officially launched the B50 mandate in July 2023 as\npart of its strategic efforts to reduce carbon emissions and strengthen\nnational energy security.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond its environmental benefits, the B50 policy is projected to\nsave the country approximately Rp170 trillion (US$9.48 billion) in\nforeign exchange by the end of 2026, boost the added value of domestic\nCPO, and create employment opportunities for around 2.1 million\npeople.<\/p>\n<p>While the policy is officially underway following its presidential\nlaunch two weeks ago, full integration will follow a phased\ntimeline.<\/p>\n<p>A three-month transition window has been established to allow fuel\ndistributors to deplete existing B40 stocks and adjust technical\nblending processes to meet the B50 standard.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEverything is ready in the field. However, there will naturally be a\ntransition process due to residual B40 stocks. In principle, the program\nis already running, and we will continue our strict monitoring and\nevaluation,\u201d Dida concluded.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: B50 program to save Indonesia Rp170 trillion in 2026:\nMinistry<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to stop diesel imports by July 2026 on B50\nsuccess: Prabowo<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia highlights B50 role in energy security<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Arnidhya Nur Zhafira, Yashinta Difa<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/govt-assures-b50-mandate-not-affect-cpo-exports-1784542808",
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