Pertamina staff at Indonesia’s largest fuel terminal, Plumpang Fuel Terminal, demonstrate the company’s current E5 blending operations to Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor, RFA Vice President Tad Hepner and USGC President & CEO Ryan LeGrand.
Pertamina Persero
The recent visit of top executives from major U.S. ethanol industry organizations to Southeast Asia highlights the growing importance of the region in global biofuel markets. Ryan LeGrand of the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Emily Skor of Growth Energy, and Tad Hepner of the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) conducted high-level meetings with government officials and private sector leaders in Indonesia and Vietnam.
Key points from the visit include:
- Indonesia's plans to implement E5 blending by 2025 and E10 by 2030
- Vietnam's exploration of expanding its current E5 mandate
- Discussions with Pertamina, Indonesia's state-run oil and gas company, about ongoing bioethanol trials
- Meetings with Indonesian and Vietnamese ministries to discuss biofuel implementation and cooperation
- Engagement with private sector representatives to explore local opportunities for ethanol use
The delegation emphasized the U.S. ethanol industry's readiness to support Southeast Asian countries in achieving their economic, health, and climate goals through increased use of sustainable biofuels.
