President Prabowo Subianto Launches First Mandatory B50 Biodiesel in World

President Prabowo Subianto Thursday (07/09) officially launched B50 Biodiesel at the event adopting theme “Concrete Steps Toward National Energy Self-Reliance and Resilience,” at the KM 57 Rest Area in Karawang regency, West Java province.

Upon arrival, President Prabowo first toured a walk-in gallery showcasing technical explanations of the B50 Biodiesel product and immediately proceeded to the venue for the program launch that began with the singing of Indonesian national anthem, recitation of prayers, and a report presentation by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia.

In his report, Bahlil underscored that the B50 Biodiesel launch is a strategic step taken by the Government to realize energy sovereignty, as outlined in President Prabowo’s Asta Cita (eight missions). According to Bahlil, the implementation of the mandatory B50 Biodiesel helps Indonesia to end its reliance on diesel fuel imports,

“Today we are not only launching B50, but we are also taking a major step toward a more sovereign Indonesia in the energy sector, in line with the President’s Asta Cita,” the Minister said.

Bahlil noted that national diesel consumption has stood at around 38 to 40 million kiloliters per year, with diesel product imports ranging from 3 to 4 million kiloliters annually.

“With the implementation of B50, alhamdulillah we are no longer importing diesel products into our country, and this is the first,” he added.

In his remarks, President Prabowo said Indonesia has officially become the first country in the world to implement a mandatory B50 Biodiesel policy.

“This is not merely a technological achievement; it serves as a proof that Indonesia can manage its own natural wealth for the benefit of its people. This is a crucial milestone toward energy self-reliance,” the President said.

President Prabowo officially launched the Mandatory B50 Biodiesel Program, accompanied by Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia, Minister of Investment and Downstream Industry/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board Rosan Roeslani, and State-owned Oil and Gas Company PT Pertamina (Persero) President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri.

“Bismillahirrahmanirrahim, this afternoon, Thursday, July 9, 2026, by the grace of Almighty God, I, Prabowo Subianto, President of the Republic of Indonesia, hereby officially launch B50 Biodiesel,” the President declared as he pressed the siren button to inaugurate the program.

The launch marks a new chapter in Indonesia’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency and affirms the country’s position as a pioneer in the energy transition, leveraging its natural resource potential to strengthen national energy resilience and sovereignty. (BPMI of Presidential Secretariat) (RAS/TM)