JAKARTA—Indonesia on Wednesday launched road tests for two types of biodiesel containing 40 percent palm oil, hoping to conclude by the end of the year whether they are viable for public use, the energy ministry said.
The government currently mandates that all diesel sold in the country must contain 30 percent palm oil—the highest compulsory blend in the world.
The world’s biggest producer of palm oil has long-term plans to boost vegetable oil concentration in fuel for everything from cars to planes, to be able to cut fuel imports. Last year, it conducted its first test flight using jet fuel mixed with palm oil. Recently, officials have also been pushing for a higher proportion to soak up excess palm oil supplies….