Biofuel Will be Available in Petrol Stations Around Indonesia by 2010

PT Pertamina has targeted that biofuel products such as Biopertamax, Biopremium, and Biosolar, will be available in petrol stations around Indonesia by 2010.

By the end of 2008, Pertamina has targeted Biofuel distribution in West Java, East Java, and Bali. By 2009, this product will be distributed in all regions of Java, Sumatra, part of Kalimantan and in Makassar, South Sulawesi. This is explained by the Pertamina Managing Director, Arie H. Soemarno during the launching of Pertamina Biosolar for industry and the expansion of biofuel sales in petrol stations around Indonesia on Tuesday (11/11).

As a national company with 51 years of experience in the oil and gas sector, Pertamina has learned that technical difficulties is not a major obstacle in the distribution of fuel. By distributing biofuel, Pertamina has contributed to the central government’s plan for nature conservation.

The current biofuel sold by Pertamina will be able to be used for motor vehicles and the industrial sector. The use of biofuel for motor vehicles will not need any form of engine modification, while at the same time increasing engine life because of its cleaning attributes and being environmentally friendly.

Source: DESDM