GAPKI · Indonesian Palm Oil Association
GAPKI urges flexible B50 policy as palm-oil demand faces supply risks
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English editorial record · renofaro
Key points
- GAPKI urged flexible implementation of Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel policy, citing pressure on palm-oil availability, food demand and exports.
- Chairman Eddy Martono projects domestic palm-oil demand could reach about 29 million tonnes annually under his full-B50 scenario for 2027 and warns El Niño could reduce production by 2.5–3 million tonnes; these are association forecasts, not realized consumption or an announced regulatory change.
Summary
GAPKI urged flexible implementation of Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel policy, citing pressure on palm-oil availability, food demand and exports. Chairman Eddy Martono projects domestic palm-oil demand could reach about 29 million tonnes annually under his full-B50 scenario for 2027 and warns El Niño could reduce production by 2.5–3 million tonnes; these are association forecasts, not realized consumption or an announced regulatory change.
Original source title
Mandatori Biodiesel B50 2027 Butuh Fleksibilitas, Pasokan Sawit Jadi Tantangan
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