Bobibos Meets ESDM's Directorate General of Oil and Gas, Set to Conduct Vehicle Road Tests

Amid the pressures of the global energy crisis, domestic innovation in alternative fuels is entering government discussions. The product named Bahan Bakar Orisinil Buatan Indonesia Bos (Bobibos) recently held an audience with the Directorate General of Oil and Gas (Ditjen Migas) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources on Monday (13/4). In the meeting, the developers outlined the readiness of their product for the next stage of testing. “We have tested it on several brands of motorcycles, cars, and diesel vehicles. The claim is zero emissions and more efficient fuel consumption,” said Iklas in an official statement on Monday (13/4/2026). Bobibos mentor, Mulyadi, explained that the main raw material of this product comes from straw, agricultural waste that is often burned. According to him, utilising straw can provide added value for farmers after the harvest season. “After harvest, the straw which previously had no value can become an additional source of economy,” said Mulyadi. He also assessed that if developed widely, this innovation has the potential to reduce dependence on fuel imports, while opening new job opportunities and curbing the environmental impact of fossil fuels. Based on the audience results, Dirjen Migas Laode Sulaeman emphasised that every alternative fuel innovation must still go through technical testing stages before it can be used widely. In that opportunity, it was conveyed that testing will focus on direct use in vehicles, both two-wheeled and four-wheeled. In addition, Ditjen Migas is also said to assign the Director of Oil and Gas Technical and Environment, Noor Arifin Muhammad, to lead a technical team together with the developers to discuss the needs and required testing methods. Still in the same forum, the government also reminded the importance of fulfilling licensing aspects, especially if the fuel product is to be marketed commercially. The planned road test will be the initial stage to test performance and emission claims, before the fuel is further considered as a domestic energy alternative.