The headline “Govt Prepares 1 Million Ha 🌱 for Ethanol Feedstock Cultivation 🚜🥬” refers to a significant policy initiative by the Indonesian government. On October 22, 2025, Agriculture Minister Amran Sulaiman announced plans to open 1 million hectares of agricultural land for cultivating feedstocks such as sugarcane, cassava, and corn. This move aims to support the country's goal of achieving a mandatory 10% ethanol blend (E10) in all gasoline, as directed by President Prabowo Subianto. The initiative will be implemented across regions with suitable agroclimatic conditions, in coordination with the National Land Agency (BPN).This policy aligns with Indonesia's broader efforts to reduce carbon emissions and reliance on fuel imports. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is also collaborating with the automotive industry to assess the compatibility of E10 with vehicles, addressing concerns about ethanol's potential corrosive effects on certain automotive materials in Indonesia's tropical climate.
