RFA Thanks Trump Administration for Ethanol Inclusion in Indonesia Agreement
A new U.S.–Indonesia trade agreement will open opportunities for American ethanol exports, supporting growing global demand for low-carbon fuels. Indonesia plans to roll out E5 blending by 2028 and E10 by 2030, with potential demand of up to 1 billion gallons, strengthening the outlook for expanding U.S. ethanol trade.
The Renewable Fuels Association today thanked President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for a trade agreement that helps open the door to ethanol exports to the country.
“At a time of record U.S. ethanol exports, this new agreement will help open the door to a new market where low-cost, low-carbon ethanol is wanted and needed,” said RFA President and CEO Geoff Cooper. “Indonesia has long been a priority market for U.S. ethanol, with potential demand of roughly 1 billion gallons if 10-percent ethanol blends are used nationwide. We’re grateful for the hard work of President Trump and Ambassador Greer on this agreement, and we look forward to continuing our work with Indonesian officials and industry stakeholders to implement import policies that allow Indonesia to prioritize its domestically produced ethanol while allowing U.S. ethanol to fill any supply gaps or deficiencies. Together, we are excited to bring larger volumes of cleaner, more affordable fuels to the Indonesian public.”
Importantly, under Article 2.23 of the agreement, Indonesia shall not adopt or maintain any measure that prevents the import of U.S. ethanol. The country also will implement its policy to supply transportation fuels blended with up to five percent ethanol (E5) by 2028 and up to 10 percent ethanol (E10) by 2030. The agreement also says Indonesia will ultimately endeavor to implement its policy on the use of transportation fuels containing 20 percent ethanol (E20), subject to the availability of supply and the readiness of supporting infrastructure.
Earlier today, RFA released its annual U.S. Ethanol Trade Statistical Summary report, detailing a record 2.18 billion gallons of ethanol exported to more than 80 countries around the world.
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Source : RFA
