Indonesia to Implement B50 Biodiesel Mandate Starting Jul-26 to Boost Energy Efficiency

Indonesia to Implement B50 Biodiesel Mandate Starting Jul-26 to Boost Energy Efficiency 
Indonesia’s govt. will implement a B50 biodiesel mandate (50% biofuel blend in diesel) starting 01-Jul-26, aimed at reducing reliance on fossil fuels and improving energy independence amid global geopolitical tensions. The policy is expected to cut fossil fuel consumption by 4 mn kiloliters annually and generate estimated savings of IDR 48 tn within six months. In parallel, the govt. will also limit subsidized fuel purchases to 50 liters per vehicle starting 01-Apr-26, as part of broader energy efficiency measures. (CNBC Indonesia) 

Indonesia Govt. Officially Implements Weekly Friday WFH Policy Starting Apr-26 
Indonesia’s govt. will officially implement a 1-day WFH policy every Friday starting 1-Apr-26 for ASN, with extension to the private sector subject to sector-specific regulations, as part of energy-saving measures amid Middle East geopolitical tensions. The policy aims to improve efficiency and promote digital work culture, with additional measures including up to 50% reduction in official vehicle usage, 50% cut in domestic business travel, and 70% reduction in international travel, while implementation will be evaluated after two months. (Bloomberg Technoz)

DCI Indonesia (DCII) Focuses 2026 Capex on Data Center Expansion with >2,000 MW Pipeline 
DCII plans to allocate its 2026 capex toward expanding data center capacity, targeting a scalable pipeline exceeding 2,000 MW, with current installed capacity at 128 MW across four sites: H1 Cibitung (73 MW, scalable to 220 MW), H2 Karawang (27 MW, scalable to >600 MW), E1 Jakarta (19 MW), and E2 Surabaya (9 MW). The company is also developing a hyperscale project in Bintan (H3) with potential capacity of >1,000 MW, reinforcing long-term growth. Expansion follows a demand-driven strategy, supported by strong client traction (>270 customers, ~80% multinational), while global data center demand is projected to grow nearly 10x by 2030, driven by the shift toward AI inference workloads (from ~40% in 2025 to ~80% by 2030). (Emitennews) 

Barito Pacific (BRPT) Posted Strong Earnings Surge Driven by Acquisition and Integration in FY25 
BRPT recorded net profit attributable to shareholders of USD 489.80 mn (+767.3% YoY) and profit after tax of USD 1.62 bn (+1,213.8% YoY) in FY25, supported by a sharp increase in revenue to USD 7.63 bn (+220.59% YoY). Pre-tax profit surged to USD 1.60 bn (+587.66% YoY), while EBITDA reached USD 2.15 bn (+277% YoY), reflecting strong operational performance. Growth was primarily driven by consolidation of Aster Chemicals and Energy (ACE) in the Chemicals & Energy segment, alongside higher geothermal output. On the balance sheet, total assets rose to USD 17.35 bn (+64.77% YoY), liabilities increased to USD 11.30 bn (+78.23% YoY), and equity expanded to USD 6.04 bn (+44.50% YoY). (Emitennews)