InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Many people are still wondering: who exactly is PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero)? Why has this company suddenly appeared on palm oil land that was previously managed by others?
These questions have arisen in various regions, especially around the plantation areas now managed by Agrinas Palma. The lack of socialization is considered the main cause. “This information has not been well socialized. As a result, there are many lands that we have not been able to manage,” said the Director of Operations of PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara, Ospin Sembiring, as reported by InfoSAWIT from Agrinas' official website on Thursday (July 31, 2025).
Agrinas Palma was established based on a direct mandate from President Prabowo Subianto through Presidential Regulation No. 5 of 2025, which established the Task Force for Forest Area Regulation (Satgas PKH). The goal is clear: to restore the function of misused forest areas while managing seized land to prevent it from being abandoned.
Some of the regulated land was then handed over to Agrinas Palma. But more than just managing land, this state-owned enterprise carries a significant mission: to maintain productivity, support national energy resilience, become a model for sustainable palm oil plantations, and improve the governance of the palm oil industry, which has long been criticized—from transparency issues to environmental damage.
“We are not just a plantation operator. We carry the mandate of the state,” emphasized Ospin, a man from Tebing Tinggi who previously served as Regional Head of PTPN IV Regional V.
From Regulation to Collaboration
Ospin emphasized the importance of education and openness before establishing operational cooperation (KSO) with the community. He does not want the public to perceive that Agrinas Palma is merely “coming to harvest” land that has already been managed.
“If not explained, it could lead to the assumption that we come to enjoy the results. In fact, all of this is part of the agenda to restore state governance. We plant, we fertilize, and we ensure that environmental sustainability is maintained,” he explained.
He clarified that Agrinas Palma's management does not arbitrarily change land functions. “If it is a protected forest, we only manage one planting cycle, then return it. It cannot be repurposed,” he explained.
According to Ospin, the community needs to understand that not all seized land can be converted into business use rights (HGU). “For production forest areas, we submit the HGU process to the Ministry of ATR/BPN, of course in coordination with KLHK,” he explained.
For Agrinas Palma, a collaborative approach is key. Even though the land has changed status to state ownership, the relationship with the community remains intact. On the contrary, they are invited to collaborate through mutually beneficial schemes.
“As soon as the land is handed over to us, its legal status is clear. But we do not come to evict. We come to manage it by involving the community,” he said.
To date, Agrinas Palma is trusted to manage more than 833,000 hectares of palm oil land, including 221,000 hectares from PT Duta Palma Group, which was seized by the Attorney General's Office. Through professional and legal management, this company plays a role in recovering state assets that were previously misused while resolving various agrarian conflicts that have been stalled for years.
Moreover, the presence of Agrinas Palma paves the way for the transformation of palm oil governance: from exploitative to inclusive and sustainable. Previously abandoned land now has the potential to create jobs, boost the local economy, and serve as an example of fair and environmentally friendly palm oil industry practices.
“I want the community to see us not as a replacement but as managers who bring new value and hope. The ultimate goal is clear: to prosper the people,” concluded Ospin. (T2)
