NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA - MAY 09: An aerial view of a palm oil plantation in Langkat on May 09, 2026 in North Sumatra, Indonesia. According to the media, Indonesia is advancing its biofuel program to B50 (50% palm-based biodiesel) by July 1, 2026. Indonesia is the world’s top palm oil producer, supplying over 50% of global demand and has aggressively pursued biofuel development in recent years, especially palm-based biodiesel, to boost energy sovereignty and reduce fossil fuel reliance witch currently facing renewed turbulence in the global energy market as oil prices fluctuate amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty and supply disruptions. On the other hand, the ambition to expand palm oil plantations could exacerbate the impacts of deforestation and environmental damage. (Photo by Ulet Ifansasti/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***