Indonesia maps out 920,000 ha of land for ethanol production push
Indonesia has identified about 920,000 hectares across 18 provinces for its E10 ethanol fuel program, nearing its 1-million-hectare target for cassava and sugarcane feedstock. The E10 mandate starts in 2027, requiring 1.4 million kiloliters of ethanol annually, with incentives planned and Brazil partnering on biofuel development.
Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Indonesian government has identified approximately 920,000 hectares of land for potential use in the country’s ethanol blend fuel program, according to Agrarian Affairs Minister Nusron Wahid.
The identified land, which is spread across 18 provinces, brings the government close to its goal of 1 million hectares needed to cultivate cassava and sugarcane feedstock, which will be used to produce E10 fuel—a gasoline blend containing 10% ethanol.
This initiative is a key part of the national strategy to bolster energy independence and meet global clean energy objectives by producing E10 fuel.
The identified land sources include 680,000 hectares from expired, unextended land concessions and 240,000 hectares of abandoned government-designated land.
Minister Wahid noted the remaining shortfall, stating, “We are still searching for the remaining 100,000 hectares.”
With the E10 mandate scheduled to begin in 2027 and an anticipated annual ethanol requirement of 1.4 million kiloliters, the government plans to offer incentives, such as tax holidays, to companies investing in production facilities.
Indonesia has also secured international support by signing a cooperation agreement with Brazil for the development of ethanol-based biofuels.
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Source : Antara News
