Key insights and market outlook
Biofuel innovator Bobibos is set to begin mass production in Timor Leste by early 2026 following a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the local government. The project involves producing biofuel from straw and has received full government support, including a 25,000-hectare raw material supply base. Production is expected to start in January or February 2026, with the first batch to be launched by the Timor Leste government.
Bobibos, an Indonesian innovator in biofuel technology, has signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Timor Leste government to establish mass production of its straw-based biofuel. This strategic partnership marks a major milestone in the company's expansion plans and demonstrates growing regional interest in alternative energy sources.
The collaboration includes several key components:
This development represents a significant opportunity for Bobibos to establish a foothold in the international biofuel market while contributing to Timor Leste's economic development. The project's success could potentially lead to further expansion in other regions and create new opportunities for Indonesian green technology exports.
MoU Signing with Timor Leste
Biofuel Mass Production Launch