Will diversifying fuel imports be enough to fix Indonesia’s energy shortfall?
Analysts say Indonesia will need to close its production gaps by stepping up refinery modernisation and investment in alternative fuels
Indonesia has long sourced petroleum products from Singapore, including RON 90 petrol, which has a minimum octane rating of 90 and is marketed domestically as Pertalite. Singapore’s geographic proximity, advanced blending facilities and extensive storage capacity have made it a key supplier to Indonesia.
Jakarta is now trying to diversify away from Singapore and is looking for alternative suppliers such as China and India, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia.
