JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto asked universities to prepare human resources and research to support the B50, B60 programs, as well as the development of ethanol. This step is aimed at strengthening energy resilience in the midst of possible global turmoil.
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology Brian Yuliarto said the direction was discussed before a limited meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, Thursday, July 23.
According to Brian, the campus is not enough to just follow the development of science. Universities must also be prepared for changes in the world economy that can affect energy prices.
"The campus must be encouraged and prepared in relation to the possibility of global turmoil. This energy price can also happen," said Brian.
The government, continued Brian, asked universities to ensure the readiness of experts and research to support the development of B50 and B60.
B50 and B60 are programs to mix diesel fuel with biodiesel in higher proportions. The government is also encouraging the use of ethanol as part of efforts to reduce dependence on fossil energy.
Brian said his ministry was asked to fully support the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources program.
"We are asked to ensure our human resources and research for B50, B60. Furthermore, we are asked to fully support the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, including ethanol," he said.
Apart from energy, the meeting also discussed cooperatives. However, Brian did not detail the program.
He emphasized that energy resilience is one of the main concerns of the government because changes in world energy prices and supply can have a wide impact on the economy.
"The topic was about that. Also about cooperatives and others," said Brian.
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