Indonesia will cease diesel imports in 2026 following the commissioning of the upgraded Pertamina Balikpapan Refinery in East Kalimantan, which is expected to generate a surplus of 3–4 million kiloliters annually, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced. The government will stop issuing new diesel import permits, including for private fuel companies, with any early 2026 shipments fulfilling prior contracts.
The $7.4 billion (IDR 123 trillion) refinery revitalization is Indonesia’s largest, increasing processing capacity from 260,000 to 360,000 barrels per day—covering roughly a quarter of national fuel demand. The facility will produce higher-quality, Euro V standard diesel, gasoline, jet fuel, and LPG, contributing to cleaner energy, reducing imports, and saving up to IDR 68 trillion annually. This project is a major step toward energy independence and is projected to add IDR 514 trillion in cumulative GDP contributions.
