Jakarta, April 6 -- Indonesia will implement B50 biodiesel starting July 1 after nearly six months of trials showed positive results, Energy Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Monday.

The B50 blend consists of 50 percent crude palm oil (CPO) and 50 percent fossil diesel, and has been tested across multiple sectors, including heavy equipment, ships, trains and trucks.

"It will be finalized soon, and implementation will begin on July 1," Lahadalia said, adding that the policy is expected to strengthen energy security by reducing reliance on imported fuels and expanding the use of domestic renewable resources.

According to Lahadalia, recent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East highlight the risks faced by countries heavily dependent on...