Jakarta, July 18 -- The Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry hailed the implementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program as it provides tangible economic benefits for Indonesia while significantly bolstering national energy independence.

ESDM Ministry spokesperson Dwi Anggia stated Friday that this transformation marks a new era where national energy sovereignty is directly driven by domestic commodities rather than foreign imports.

Under the B50 blend, she noted, half of every liter of diesel consumed nationwide is derived from crops grown and harvested by local Indonesian farmers.

"The B50 program provides real economic benefits for the country. It is projected to save Indonesia around Rp170 trillion (approximately US$10...