In Indonesia, Mureks reports President Prabowo Subianto says the government plans to confiscate an additional 4 to 5 million hectares of problematic palm oil in 2026, emphasizing the importance of the cohesiveness of his aides in the cabinet to firmly fight corruption and eradicate various legal abuses. He exemplified the efforts of the previous government […]
In Indonesia, Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) Chairman Eddy Martono said the combination of regulation on foreign exchange from exports (DHE) of natural resources scheduled to take effect since January 2026 and the implementation of biodiesel 40 percent (B40) program have the potential to pressure the sustainability of Indonesian palm oil industries if they are […]
In Indonesia, Antara News Agency reports PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) strengthens the supply chain and encourages the standardization of biomass processing through the operation of the Batikmalaya and Ciamis Biomass Hub, West Java. “This biomass hub not only serves as a production facility, but also as a quality strengthening center and certainty […]
In Indonesia, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the Commitment to Accelerate National Energy Transition and Food Security was signd by IPB University, the Directorate General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), the IPB Alumni Association (HA), the Indonesian […]
In Indonesia, Reuters reports the country’s attorney general says it plans to fine palm oil growers up to $8.5 billion following the president’s forestry task force that has cracked down on companies producing both oil palm and mining in areas meant to be forests, which has unnerved both industries. The palm oil industry is especially […]
In Indonesia, Jahor Plantations Group has strengthened its strategic position in renewable energy through the consolidation of JPG Greenergy Ventures Sdn Bhd (JPGGV) as a wholly owned subsidiary, reinforcing the Group’s Greenergy growth pillar. The consolidation follows JPG’s execution of a share sale agreement to acquire the remaining 45% equity interest in JPGGV from MTC […]
In Indonesia, Platts reports the country has alloted a similar volume for biodiesel for 2026 as 2025 at 15.646 million kiloliters, enough to supply its B40 mandate but puts into question whether the country has the capacity to achieve the B50 mandate it has claimed will come into effect next year. The president already announced […]
In Indonesia, a team of researchers from Semarang State University have developed a bioplastic made of chitosan sourced from milkfish scales and moringa leaf starch. Dubbed ChitoGreen, the bioplastic is transparent with a yellow tinge, completely biodegradable, and sourced from fishery waste. It exhibits antimicrobial activity against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus. The team hopes […]
In Indonesia, Palm Oil Magazine reports the country’s competition commission is concerned the government’s plans to boost biodiesel blending to 50% will create unfair competition and impact the price of fresh fruit bunches. With Malaysia at the ready to step in and supply palm oil if the Indonesia’s blending program is too strict, the commission […]
In Indonesia, global cosmetics firm COSMAX has partnered with the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology to develop new functional materials incorporating biotechnology. The two plan to expand biobased cosmetics research and manufacturing by establishing a joint research and development system for the consolidation of basic science and commercialization technologies. The collaboration will combine […]
