Jakarta, July 9 -- Indonesia plans to convert a projected domestic diesel surplus into aviation turbine fuel (avtur) as part of a broader strategy to completely eliminate jet fuel imports by the end of 2026.

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the initiative on Thursday following the official launch of the country's mandatory B50 biodiesel program.

He stated that the ministry and state-owned energy company Pertamina are currently drafting a roadmap to construct a domestic jet fuel production facility next year.

"We calculate our diesel surplus will reach between 3 million and 4 million kiloliters," Lahadalia said at the Jakarta-Cikampek toll road rest area in Karawang, West Java.

"Our next step is to push ...