The plan, if implemented, could see biodiesel consumption rise to 16 million kilolitres next year. The move would involve the additional use of 1.5 to 1.7 million metric tons of palm oil ...

Indonesia needs to expand its biodiesel production capacity by 4 million kilolitres to meet demand if the government expands the mandatory mix of biodiesel to 50%, producer group APROBI said on ...

a palm oil factory in Samo, Ivory coast April 13, 2022. Photo: Reuters KUALA LUMPUR/JAKARTA -- Prices of cooking oil could be buoyed up for years by stagnating production and a biodiesel push in top ...

rices of cooking oil could be buoyed up for years by stagnating production and a biodiesel push in top producer Indonesia that are making traditionally cheap palm oil costlier, eliminating an ...

After decades of cheap palm oil, thanks to booming output and a battle for market share, output is slowing and Indonesia is using more to make biodiesel, respected industry analyst Dorab Mistry said.

Indonesia increased the mandatory mix of palm oil in biodiesel to 40% this year, and is studying moving to 50% in 2026, as well as a 3% blend for jet fuel next year, as it seeks to curb fuel imports.

After decades of cheap palm oil, thanks to booming output and a battle for market share, output is slowing and Indonesia is using more to make biodiesel, respected industry analyst Dorab Mistry said.