Jakarta, Oct. 12 -- Indonesia is mapping out key agricultural hubs in Java, Sumatra, and Papua to supply feedstock for its planned E10 bioethanol rollout, as the government accelerates efforts to curb fuel imports and strengthen energy independence.

Coordinating Minister for Energy Downstreaming and Transition Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed the regional mapping on Monday, on the sidelines of the Indonesian Indigenous Entrepreneurs Association (HPPI) national working meeting in Jakarta.

Bahlil, who also serves as Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister, disclosed that the government is currently finalizing plans to transition toward E50-a blend containing 50 percent bioethanol mixed with gasoline-while carefully evaluating domestic indu...