What is the proposed bioethanol project between Indonesia and Toyota, and where is it planned?

Indonesia is in talks with Toyota Motor Asia—specifically its trading arm Toyota Tsusho—to jointly invest in a bioethanol production plant in Lampung province on the southern tip of Sumatra; the project would include a new 6,000-hectare sorghum plantation to supply feedstock and aims for an annual capacity of 60,000 kilolitres of bioethanol.

What are the timeline and investment details for the proposed bioethanol plant?

If a deal is reached, construction could begin in the second half of 2026, with production targeted to start in 2028; the estimated total investment cost is $200 million to $300 million, and Japan’s Research Association of Biomass Innovation for Next Generation Automobile Fuels (raBit) is also involved in the discussions.

Indonesia and Toyota in Talks on Potential Bioethanol Project

Apr 19, 2026

Indonesia's Pertamina and Toyota Motor Asia are discussing a $200-300 million bioethanol plant in Lampung province, aiming for 60,000 kilolitres annual capacity by 2028 using sorghum feedstock.

reuters

2026-04-19

Indonesia and Toyota in Talks on Potential Bioethanol Project

Indonesia and Toyota in Talks on Potential Bioethanol Project

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