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        "msgid": "meeting-with-esdm-these-are-the-rigorous-testing-stages-bobibos-must-undergo-1777045970",
        "date": "2026-04-24 20:24:33",
        "title": "Meeting with ESDM: These Are the Rigorous Testing Stages BOBIBOS Must Undergo",
        "author": "Friska Yolandha",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Developers of BOBIBOS, a straw-based biofuel, met with Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to outline the multi-stage testing process required before commercialisation. Initial laboratory tests by Lemigas will assess physical and chemical properties, stability, engine compatibility, and emissions, followed by bench tests and real-world road trials to ensure performance and environmental viability. This initiative, supported by a parliamentary member, aims to provide an affordable, high-quality, eco-friendly energy alternative, informing future government energy policies.",
        "content": "<p>Supporters of BOBIBOS, a straw-based biofuel, have once again met\nwith the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). The two\nparties held a closed technical meeting at the ESDM Office in Jakarta on\nThursday (23\/4\/2026). The meeting discussed the testing stages that must\nbe completed before the product enters the commercialisation phase.<\/p>\n<p>BOBIBOS founder M Iklas Thamrin explained that the testing process is\nstructured in stages, starting with laboratory tests conducted by the\nCentre for Oil and Gas Testing (Lemigas). This initial stage determines\nthe basic characteristics of the fuel before proceeding to further\ntesting.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn the initial stage, the testing will cover various important\naspects, such as physical and chemical properties, stability,\ncompatibility with engines, ease of flow, ignition quality, and\ncorrosiveness levels,\u201d said Iklas in Jakarta, quoted on Friday\n(24\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The testing does not stop at basic characteristics. Lemigas also\nevaluates the fuel\u2019s performance through exhaust gas emission tests,\nengine durability, combustion deposit formation, and the condition of\nengine components after use.<\/p>\n<p>At that stage, Lemigas takes samples from storage tanks at several\npoints with strict procedures. The samples are placed in certified\ncontainers, complete with labelling and inspection reports to ensure the\nvalidity of the test results.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrom here, it will be determined which category of fuel BOBIBOS\nfalls into, existing or a new type, so that the parameters can be\nestablished,\u201d said Iklas.<\/p>\n<p>After passing the laboratory and bench tests, BOBIBOS will proceed to\nroad testing (road test). This stage simulates real vehicle usage,\ncovering travel aspects, maintenance, and readiness for\ncommercialisation testing and product socialisation.<\/p>\n<p>The entire series of tests forms the basis for research dissemination\nand product downstreaming. The results also serve as technical\nreferences for the government in formulating energy policies.<\/p>\n<p>BOBIBOS mentor, who is also a member of the Indonesian House of\nRepresentatives Mulyadi, stated that the development of this fuel is\ndirected towards meeting society\u2019s energy needs. The product is targeted\nto emerge as an affordable, high-quality, and environmentally friendly\nalternative.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/meeting-with-esdm-these-are-the-rigorous-testing-stages-bobibos-must-undergo-1777045970",
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