{ "success": true, "data": { "id": 1831611, "msgid": "official-bahlil-issues-regulation-mandating-new-b50-fuel-from-1-july-2026-1782798720", "date": "2026-06-30 12:00:00", "title": "Official: Bahlil Issues Regulation Mandating 'New B50 Fuel' from 1 July 2026", "author": "", "source": "CNBC", "tags": "", "topic": "Energy", "summary": "Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has formally enacted a ministerial decree mandating a 50 percent biodiesel blend in diesel fuel, known as B50, effective 1 July 2026. The regulation accelerates the government's biofuel programme and sets out compliance standards, quality specifications, and administrative sanctions for non-compliance. It also provides a transition period allowing existing B40 stocks to be distributed until 30 September 2026.", "content": "

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Minister of Energy and Mineral\nResources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has officially issued the Decree of\nthe Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number\n257.K\/EK.01\/MEM.E\/2026 regarding the Obligation to Blend Biofuel\n(Biodiesel) with Fuel Oil in the form of Diesel at a rate of 50% within\nthe Financing Framework of the Plantation Fund Management Agency.<\/p>\n

This regulation mandates the blending of biofuel (biodiesel) into\ndiesel fuel at a rate of 50%, known as B50. The B50 mandate will come\ninto effect on 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n

The regulation was signed by Minister Bahlil on 17 June 2026 and will\nbe enforceable starting 1 July 2026.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis Ministerial Decree shall come into force on 1 July 2026, with\nthe provision that if any errors are found hereafter, corrections will\nbe made accordingly in accordance with the provisions of the prevailing\nlaws and regulations,\u201d the regulation stated, as reported on Tuesday\n(30\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n

There are several key points regulating the implementation of B50\nblending into diesel fuel. The core points are as follows:<\/p>\n

First: To accelerate the implementation of Government policy\nregarding the blending of biodiesel with diesel fuel, a minimum\nimplementation target of 50% (fifty per cent) is established for all\ntypes of diesel fuel.<\/p>\n

Second: In carrying out the blending of biodiesel with diesel fuel as\nreferred to in the First Clause, biofuel enterprises, distribution\nenterprises, and fuel oil enterprises must apply the standards and\nquality (specifications) of biodiesel as listed in the Appendix, which\nis an inseparable part of this Ministerial Decree.<\/p>\n

Third: The standards and quality (specities) of biodiesel referred to\nin the Second Clause apply to biodiesel used for blending with diesel\nfuel at a rate of 50% (fifty per cent).<\/p>\n

Fourth: Biofuel enterprises, distribution enterprises, and fuel oil\nenterprises must maintain the quality of the blended biodiesel in\naccordance with the standards and quality (specifications) referred to\nin the Third Clause.<\/p>\n

Fifth: The use of biodiesel as a blend in certain types of diesel\nfuel is subject to incentive provisions through the financing framework\nof the Plantation Fund Management Agency, in accordance with the\npolicies of the Steering Committee for Plantation Fund Management.<\/p>\n

Sixth: In the event that:<\/p>\n

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  1. fuel oil enterprises fail to implement the obligation to blend\ndiesel with biodiesel; or<\/p><\/li>\n

  2. biofuel enterprises fail to implement the obligation to\ndistribute biodiesel for blending with diesel fuel<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    in accordance with the minimum implementation target percentage\nreferred to in the First Clause, they shall be subject to administrative\nsanctions in the form of written warnings, temporary suspension, and\/or\nrevocation of business licences in accordance with the prevailing laws\nand regulations.<\/p>\n

    Seventh: Biofuel enterprises and fuel oil enterprises shall undertake\nthe necessary preparations for the utilisation and blending referred to\nin the First Clause.<\/p>\n

    Eighth: The evaluation of the implementation of biodiesel blending as\nreferred to in the First Clause shall be conducted by the Minister every\n3 (three) months.<\/p>\n

    Ninth: Upon the commencement of this Ministerial Decree:<\/p>\n

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    1. fuel oil enterprises that still hold biodiesel stocks for\nblending at a rate of 40% (forty per cent) may distribute biosolar until\n30 September 2026, in accordance with the standards and quality\n(specifications) established before this Ministerial Decree;<\/p><\/li>\n

    2. the Decision of the Director General of New, Renewable Energy,\nand Energy Conservation Number 148.K\/EK.05\/DJE\/2024 regarding the\nStandards and Quality (Specifications) of Biodiesel as Another Type of\nFuel Marketed Domestically remains in effect until the expiry of the\nperiod mentioned in point a;<\/p><\/li>\n

    3. provisions regarding the minimum implementation target for\nbiodiesel blending in diesel for the year 2026 as referred to in the\nDecree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number\n113.K\/EK.05\/MEM.E\/2026 regarding the Phasing of Biofuel Utilisation\nshall follow the provisions of this Ministerial Decree; and<\/p><\/li>\n

    4. the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Number\n341.K\/EK.01\/MEM.E\/2024 regarding the Use of Diesel Fuel within the\nFinancing Framework of the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency at\n40% (forty per cent) is hereby revoked and declared null and\nvoid.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Tenth: This Ministerial Decree shall come into force on 1 July 2026,\nwith the provision that if any errors are found hereafter, corrections\nwill be made accordingly in accordance with the provisions of the\nprevailing laws and regulations.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/official-bahlil-issues-regulation-mandating-new-b50-fuel-from-1-july-2026-1782798720", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }