JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia spoke up regarding the debate over the use of ethanol in fuel by 10 percent or E10.
Previously, Bahlil said the government planned to impose mandatory E10. In addition, the findings of 3.5 percent ethanol in Pertamina's fuel base were also widely discussed on social media
Bahlil admitted that he was surprised by the many criticisms regarding the use of E10.
The reason is, several countries have started using ethanol in their fuel mixtures.
"How come things are still being questioned, maybe the school is too smart, maybe because I don't have a chance to go to Google," said Bahli, Tuesday, October 14.
Bahlil said, the use of ethanol can suppress imports of fuel and emissions produced from vehicles.
He detailed that Indonesia's need for gasoline per year reaches 42 million tons, while the domestic production capacity is only 14-15 million tons. To meet the needs, Indonesia imports gasoline of 25 to 27 million tons.
Bahlil continued, the application of E10 can help reduce dependence on imports. Based on his calculations, mixing 10 percent of ethanol, Indonesia can save imports of up to 4.2 million tons.
"Well, if we interfere with mandatory, it can reduce our imports," continued Bahlil.
Bahlil said again, Ethanol Mix in fuel is a common practice abroad.
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Dia mencontohkan, Brasil yang telah menerapkan mandatori hingga 27 persen, sementara India sebesar 20 persen etanol.
Adapun negara Paman Sam, Amerika Serikat (AS), campuran etanol mencapai 10 persen telah menjadi standar nasional.
Bahkan negara-negara penghasil etanol telah melakukan pencampuran sebesar 85 persen.
"Bahkan beberapa negara bagian di pompa bensinnya itu karena dia punya etanol cukup langsung bikin E100," tandas Bahlil.
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He gave an example, Brazil has implemented mandatory up to 27 percent, while India is 20 percent ethanol.
As for Uncle Sam's country, the United States (US), a mix of ethanols reaching 10 percent has become a national standard.
Even ethanol-producing countries have mixed 85 percent.
"Even some states at the gas station because they have ethanol, they make E100 immediately," said Bahlil.
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