ESDM Ministry: B50 Programme Delivers Real Economic Benefits

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has stated that the implementation of B50 biodiesel delivers real economic benefits for the country while strengthening national energy independence.

Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia, in a statement issued in Jakarta on Friday, explained that this transformation marks an era in which national energy sovereignty is driven directly by domestic commodities.

Under the new formula, she said, for every litre of diesel consumed by the public, half of it now comes from produce planted and cultivated directly by local Indonesian farmers.

The full involvement of domestic commodities, she added, is believed to reinforce the fundamentals of national energy resilience in facing global market turbulence.

Beyond its economic impact, she noted that the implementation of B50 also contributes to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The use of B50 biodiesel is projected to cut emissions by up to 44.46 million tonnes of CO2 throughout 2026.

To ensure the programme runs optimally, the ministry continues to carry out supervision and evaluation of technical and operational aspects in the field.

The government is also ensuring that coordination with various parties, from vehicle manufacturers to industry players, continues throughout the implementation.

The ministry affirmed that the shift towards B50 is not merely about diversification or simply changing the type of fuel.

This roadmap is a state instrument implemented gradually and based on testing, with the primary aim of channelling the greatest possible economic benefits and prosperity to every level of Indonesian society.