Explainers
Biodiesel Quality Standards: Why Monoglycerides and Water Content Matter
At B50, half the tank is FAME. Learn about SNI 7182, key quality parameters, the tighter B50 specifications and good housekeeping practices.
Topic
Quality Standards
Media Biodiesel articles on Quality Standards: news, data and analysis on Indonesian biodiesel.
News
BRIN Warns of Water and Sludge Risks in B50 Biodiesel, Urges Users to Tighten Maintenance
Biodiesel readily absorbs water, raising corrosion and sludge risks. BRIN advises checking supplier test reports, while ESDM says road tests show B50 is safe and user…
Explainers
Is B50 Safe for Diesel Engines? What the 40,000–50,000 km Road Tests and Filter Claims Show
ESDM road tests concluded B50 is safe for diesel engines, but some results are provisional and filter-life claims vary. Here is what owners should know.
Explainers
How to Care for Your Diesel Tank and Fuel Filter in the B50 Era: Drain Water, Change Filters on Time
A practical guide to looking after a diesel vehicle's fuel system after B50: water separators, filters, tank cleanliness and storage tank handling for fleets.
Policy
ESDM Decree 257/2026 Issued: B50 Mandatory From 1 July, B40 Stock Allowed Until 30 September
Bahlil has issued ESDM Decree 257.K/EK.01/MEM.E/2026 requiring B50 in all diesel from 1 July 2026, with 24 test parameters, permit-revocation sanctions and a B40 stock…
Explainers
Cloud Point and CFPP: Why Palm Biodiesel (17 °C Cloud Point) Is Sensitive to Cold
Biodiesel can cloud and clog filters as temperatures fall. Understand cloud point, CFPP and pour point, why palm is more sensitive, and Indonesia's cold-start tests…
News
B50 Road Test Reaches 40,000 km as ESDM Tightens B100 Water Limit to 300 ppm
Interim B50 road-test results on nine diesel vehicles show engines and filters in good condition. B100 specs for B50 are tighter: water 300 ppm, monoglycerides 0.47%,…