Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is assessing crude palm oil supply and biodiesel capacity ahead of Indonesia's planned B60 mandate in 2027, Deputy Minister Yuliot Tanjung said.

President Prabowo Subianto announced during the B50 launch that Indonesia would implement B60 next year, Tanjung said at the 12th IndoEBTKE ConEx 2026 in Jakarta on Wednesday.

The government must consolidate upstream CPO supplies, including assessing whether additional oil-palm planting or productivity measures are needed, Tanjung said.

Indonesia also needs to expand its fatty acid methyl ester industry, or FAME, the main biofuel component used in biodiesel blends.

The expanded FAME industry will support B60 implementation across b...