Indonesia looks to Cassava Cultivation for Bioethanol
Caroline Randall
Marketing Manager
Yogyakarta [province] is encouraged to expand cassava cultivation to support Indonesia’s bioethanol production. The proposal was discussed during a meeting at Gedhong Wilis, Yogyakarta, on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
The Indonesian Cassava Society (MSI) met with Yogyakarta Governor Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X during the meeting. MSI highlighted the potential for Yogyakarta to supply cassava for Indonesia’s bioethanol needs.
Chairman of the National Leadership Council of the Indonesian Cassava Society, Arifin Lambaga, explained the organization’s proposal. He said expanded cassava cultivation is needed to support the government’s bioethanol blending targets.
Arifin Lambaga said the organization currently supports efforts to increase bioethanol production for gasoline blending. He explained that Indonesia currently uses E5, while the target is to reach E20.
