YOGYAKARTA - The government plans to immediately mix the palm oil-based biodiesel (CPO) type of Biofuel (BBN) into 50 percent (B50). Unfortunately, ahead of its launch on July 1, 2026, not many people understand this type of fuel. What is B50 fuel itself can be understood as one of the fuels that can be used in diesel-powered vehicles. To understand this type of fuel, read the following article.
What is B50 Fuel?BBM B50 is a designation for fuel oil that has previously been mixed with biofuel (BBN). The mixing itself is carried out with a percentage of palm oil of 50% and 50% of fossil fuel solar. This mixing is carried out after a long technical test was carried out in the laboratory since the beginning of last year.
B50 itself is actually an extension of the B40 and B3 products that have been known to the public before. B50 is considered to have higher quality than the two variants because it contains more pure gasoline.
B40 consists of 40% palm oil and 60% diesel oil. Meanwhile, B35 consists of 35% palm oil and 65% pure diesel.
B50 fuel is intended for vehicles or engines that need large traction (torque) with a long enough mileage. Examples of vehicles or tools that can use B50 are mining heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, tactical vehicles, and so on.
The government's innovation in creating B50 is actually not new. The government has conducted a series of trials on various machines. The results, the government is optimistic that B50 is able to increase the percentage of utilization of renewable energy (EBT). In addition, this new type of fuel is considered capable of reducing Indonesia's dependence on fossil fuel imports.
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto even claimed that B50 has the potential to reduce the use of fossil fuels by 4 million kiloliters in one year since its launch. In the sixth month, fuel savings and biodiesel subsidy savings are estimated to be able to reach Rp. 48 trillion.
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