Indonesia to Mandate 1% SAF Blend for International Flights Starting 2026

Indonesia, the world’s largest palm oil producer, is considering requiring international flights departing from Jakarta and Bali to use a 1% blend of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) starting in 2026, according to Reuters. State-owned energy company Pertamina has begun producing SAF made partly from used cooking oil (UCO) at one of its refineries and plans to convert two more facilities for UCO-based fuel production. Energy Ministry official Edi Wibowo said a regulation introducing gradual SAF subsidies is being drafted, with implementation set to begin in 2026. The country aims to raise the SAF blend level to 5% by 2035.