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InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA – The Secretary-General of the Council of Palm Oil Producing Countries (CPOPC), Izzana Salleh, underscored the importance of rebuilding strategic dialogue between palm oil–producing countries and the European Union, particularly regarding the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Izzana delivered the message on the sidelines of the Indonesia Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2025 and Price Outlook 2026 in Nusa Dua, Bali, Thursday (13/11/2025).

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Despite being home to the world’s largest oil palm plantation area, Indonesia continues to face significant productivity challenges. The national oil palm plantation area has reached 16.38 million hectares, yet average fresh fruit bunch (FFB) productivity remains around 3.5 tons per hectare — far below Malaysia’s performance.

InfoSAWIT, WEST KALIMANTAN — Efforts to conserve forests while improving community welfare are taking shape in two Bumitama-assisted villages in West Kalimantan. Through ecotourism development, Simpang Tiga Sembelangaan Village and Nibung Village demonstrate how conservation can evolve together with local economic growth.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — Palm oil continues to reaffirm its role as one of Indonesia’s core economic pillars. Amid global uncertainty, the commodity remains a major stabilizer of the national trade balance, contributing a surplus of US$4.34 billion in September 2025.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — Strong optimism for a global palm oil price surge emerged at the Indonesia Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2025, where Dorab Mistry, Director of Godrej International Ltd., presented factors he believes will drive the industry into a bullish phase throughout 2026. However, he warned that the momentum heavily relies on the role of governments, especially Indonesia.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — The palm oil market is entering a period of uncertainty, influenced by policy changes in Indonesia, production fluctuations, and geopolitical tensions. This was stated by Abdul Rasheed Jan Mohammad, CEO of Westbury Group, at the Indonesia Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2025.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — The global palm oil industry is at a critical turning point, not just because of regulations, but because of perception. This was emphasized by Pietro Paganini, Adjunct Professor of Business Administration at John Cabot University Rome, at the Indonesia Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2025.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — The Minister of National Development Planning (PPN)/Head of Bappenas, Prof. Rachmat Pambudy, M.S., asserted that the palm oil industry plays a strategic role not only for the national economy but also for the future of sustainable global development.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — Despite global economic turbulence, the Indonesian palm oil industry has shown remarkable resilience. The Chairman of the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI), Eddy Martono, stated that GAPKI has prepared three main strategies to ensure the industry remains a pillar of the national economy amidst global challenges.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA – The Acting Director General of Plantations at the Ministry of Agriculture, Abdul Roni Angkat, affirmed the government's commitment to strengthening the national palm oil industry by boosting productivity, accelerating the Smallholder Replanting Program (PSR), and prioritizing downstreaming that benefits farmers.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA – The government continues to strengthen steps in the development of palm oil-based clean energy. The Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Eniya Listiani Dewi, asserted that the testing and implementation of biofuel are critical strategies to maintain palm oil price stability and reduce national emissions.

InfoSAWIT, GORONTALO — The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has reiterated its commitment to improving the governance of the palm oil plantation sector in Gorontalo Province to be more transparent, accountable, and free from potential corruption practices. This measure is part of an effort to strengthen the role of the palm oil sector in regional economic development.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — Malaysian palm oil futures edged lower on Thursday, pressured by expectations of rising output and a weaker performance in Dalian’s palm olein market.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has outlined three key strategies to strengthen the national palm oil industry amid shifting global trade dynamics, rising sustainability standards, and evolving biofuel policies, its chairman Eddy Martono said on Thursday.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — The Indonesian government is accelerating its transition toward clean energy through the use of palm oil–based fuels. Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), confirmed that the ministry is finalizing a series of technical tests to ensure the readiness for nationwide implementation of B50 biodiesel in 2026.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — Indonesia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Arif Havas Oegroseno stressed the importance of making sustainability principles a universal standard, not a unilateral interpretation imposed by certain countries or regions. He delivered this message during his keynote speech at the Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2025 and Price Outlook 2026 in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday (Nov. 13, 2025).

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — A warm and spirited atmosphere filled the room as the Chairperson of the Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) 2025 and Price Outlook 2026, Mona Surya, took the stage. With gratitude and pride in her voice, she opened the prestigious gathering that has become an annual tradition for the global palm oil community over the past two decades.

InfoSAWIT, NUSA DUA — The 21st Indonesian Palm Oil Conference (IPOC) officially opened on Thursday (Nov. 13) at the Bali International Convention Center, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and international stakeholders to discuss the future of the global palm oil sector amid shifting trade dynamics and sustainability challenges.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA — A total of 139 student teams from 35 universities across Indonesia participated in the 2025 National Palm Oil Hackathon, a nationwide digital innovation competition organized by the Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) in collaboration with the Palm Oil Fund Management Agency (BPDP).

InfoSAWIT, SINTANG — The Sintang Regency Government has once again reaffirmed its commitment to becoming a pioneer of sustainable palm oil development in Indonesia. Through the preparation of the Regional Action Plan for Sustainable Palm Oil (RAD KSB) Phase 2 for the 2025–2029 period, Sintang is entering a new phase in realizing inclusive, transparent, and environmentally friendly palm oil governance.