# Kementerian ESDM RI - Media Center - News Archives - Using More FAME, B30 is Expected to Improve Trade Balance

> Indonesia's Energy Ministry said the B30 biodiesel mandate, a 30% palm-based blend, is expected to improve its trade balance. The ministry targets 10 million kilolitres of FAME production in 2020 and estimates savings above US$4.8 billion from biodiesel use.

- Date: 2020-02-03 · published 2020-02-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: policy · region Indonesia · magnitude medium
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/54499-kementerian-esdm-ri-media-center-news-archives-using-more-fame-b30-is-expected
- Commodities: [Palm Oil](https://feedsoft.ai/c/PALMOIL.md)

## Why it matters

A firm biodiesel mandate absorbs more palm oil domestically, reducing exportable supply and supporting palm oil prices. Higher FAME targets point to continued strong palm demand from the fuel sector.

## Read by commodity

- PALMOIL: bullish ▲

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## Sources

- esdm.go.id: https://www.esdm.go.id/en/media-center/news-archives/using-more-fame-b30-is-expected-to-improve-trade-balance

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