BPDPKS Launchs Call Center 14036 for Biodiesel B20

The Indonesian Oil Palm Estate Fund (BPDPKS) launched Call Center 14036 service to provide information concerning biodiesel B20. The service was formally launched at the opening ceremony of The 7th IndoEBTKE ConEx 2018 at Balai Kartini, Jakarta (29/8/2018). The Call Center 14026 B20 is provided by BPDPKS to the public who needs information on B20, including its application on vehicles and machinery that require B20 fuel. Businesspeople can also use this service as a means of data collection regarding the use and distribution of B20. “By interacting with the Call Center, public will find details from fairly basic information about B20 to comprehensive analysis on the impact of B20 mandatory program,” President Director of BPDPKS Dono Boestami said.   jasa pembuatan website murah The Call Center 14036 B20 can be easily accessed by contacting direct number 14036 or by accessing website b20.bpdp.or.id. “Call Centre 14026 B20 is aimed to raise public awareness on government’s policy of Biodiesel B20 mandatory program. Hopefully, this service will meet public needs on B20 information,” Dono said. B20 is a blend of 20 percent by volume palm oil-based biodiesel with 80 percent by volume petroleum diesel. It is more popularly known as a subsidized fuel sold in Pertamina’s gas stations under the brand name Biosolar. Biodiesel mandatory expansion program is a government’s policy encouraged by President Joko Widodo. Under this policy, biodiesel B20 mandatory program is compulsory both for Public Service Obligation (PSO) and non-PSO sector, including heavy machinery, power plant, military vehicles, etc. Formerly, biodiesel use is only mandatory for subsidized diesel users (PSO). At least, there are two benefits could be received by implementing mandatory biodiesel. Firstly, to support new and renewable energy policy by implementing Indonesian energy mix targets to encourage national energy security. Secondly, to stabilize crude palm oil (CPO) price by managing palm oil and its derivatives supply and demand. The Renewable Energy Event Meanwhile, in order to accelerate the use of new and renewable energy in Indonesia, the Indonesian Renewable Energy Society in collaboration with Directorate General of New Energy, Renewable and Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, organized The 7th IndoEBTKE ConEx 2018. The event, which is held on 29-31 August 2018 in Balai Kartini Jakarta, focus on the theme “Investment Breakthrough to Achieve Renewable Energy Target”. This event boasts several programs, including conference, exhibition, poster and paper competition, training and student visit. Attendees at the meeting included prominent stakeholders from government officials, professionals, lecturers, college students, as well as non-governmental organization representatives. In the conference program, various speakers from decision makers, academicians, business leaders, and overseas institutions will bring the most updated information, comprehensive discussion, and advanced development within the industry to overcome renewable energy challenges in Indonesia. This event will feature topics, challenges, issues, products, technologies, and business opportunities in renewable energy and energy conservation development in Indonesia. ***