Indonesia aims to commercialize jet fuels from palm oil in 2-3 years

State energy group Pertamina increases use tests with airlines including Pelita Air and Garuda

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Indonesia's state-owned energy conglomerate Pertamina has been testing sustainable aviation fuel derived from palm oil with its subsidiary, Pelita Air, as well as Garuda Indonesia and Citilink. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty)

NATSUMI KAWASAKI

BALI, Indonesia -- Indonesia continues to test "sustainable aviation fuels" derived from palm oil, eyeing commercialization of the products within the next two to three years, Airlangga Hartarto, the coordinating minister for the economy, said on Thursday.

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