Indonesia Advances Energy Self-Sufficiency with RDMP Inauguration

Enhanced Domestic Fuel Production

The Indonesian government has officially inaugurated the Refinery Development Master Plan (RDMP) at Pertamina's Balikpapan refinery, marking a crucial milestone in the country's efforts to reduce fuel imports and enhance energy self-sufficiency ¹

. The RDMP is expected to significantly boost domestic production of various fuel types, particularly diesel and jet fuel.

Key Developments and Timeline

• The RDMP will increase the production of diesel and other refined products, with an estimated 4 million kiloliters of diesel production expected this year ²
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• Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced that the government plans to halt imports of industrial diesel (CN 51) in the second half of 2026, following the initial stoppage of subsidized diesel (CN 48) imports earlier in the year ¹
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  https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/rdmp-balikpapan-diresmikan-impor-solar-industri-belum-sepenuhnya-dihentikan
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• The project will also enable Indonesia to stop importing aviation turbine fuel (avtur) by 2027, as confirmed by Bahlil during the inauguration ceremony ³
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  https://finance.detik.com/energi/d-8304157/bahlil-janji-ke-prabowo-ri-setop-impor-avtur-2027
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Regulatory Measures and Industry Impact

To support the increased domestic production, the government is implementing regulatory measures to ensure market absorption of the additional output. Key among these is the requirement for private fuel stations to purchase from Pertamina, as mandated by Minister Bahlil ²

. This move aims to strengthen Pertamina's role in the domestic fuel market and reduce reliance on imports.

The enhanced production capacity is expected to have a positive impact on Indonesia's trade balance by reducing the need for fuel imports. Additionally, it will contribute to greater energy security and potentially stabilize domestic fuel prices.