Indonesia Tests Higher Biodiesel Blends

Indonesia launched road tests for two types of biodiesel containing 40% palm oil, hoping to conclude by the end of the year whether they are viable for public use. The fuels to be tested over the next few months are diesel mixed with 40% fatty acid methyl esters (FAME), called B40, and B30D10, which is diesel with 30% FAME mixed with 10% green diesel made of refined, bleached and deodorised palm oil (RBDPO). Indonesia currently mandates all diesel sold in the country contain 30% palm oil – the highest compulsory blend in the world.