As a government institution, BTBRD-BPPT has been actively involved in the biodiesel development activities in Indonesia, such as:
- Continuous development of process & design of biodiesel plant of various production capacity up to commercial scale
- Operating biodiesel pilot plant 1.5 ton/day at Puspiptek Serpong for research and training purposes since 2003
- Performing biodiesel test using B30 in vehicle up to 20,000 KM (2002-2004)
- Actively involved in setting up the target of biofuels use (including biodiesel) through PERPRES No. 5/2006 National Energy Policy (2005)
- Actively involved in setting up national biodiesel standard through SNI 04-7182-2006 (2005)
- Actively involved in Indonesian Biodiesel Forum and National Biofuel Team
- Providing consultation & training to other government institutions, academic institutions, industries, NGOs, and public
- Actively participate in biofuel events (seminars, workshops, exhibitions, etc.)