Indonesia plans B40 biodiesel road tests next month

In Indonesia, Reuters reports the government will launch B40 road tests in February as it works to eventually roll out the higher blend. Currently 30% biodiesel in blended with fossil diesel but the country wants to push for 40%, 50% and eventually 100% biodiesel to support the local palm oil industry while reducing foreign exchange expenditures on fossil fuel imports. The road tests are planned to take five months, after which a decision about the increased blending mandate will be made.