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InfoSAWIT, SAMPIT – Community leader Yunan Nasution from Sampit expressed his support for the Attorney General's efforts to investigate several officials in Central Kalimantan regarding palm oil plantation licensing and forest area release for oil palm cultivation. He highlighted the licensing issues that are often poorly communicated to the public, leading to conflicts between companies and local residents.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The palm oil market remains shrouded in uncertainty; however, the price trend in 2025 is predicted to continue rising, despite several underlying challenges.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – Currently, India has approximately 360,000 hectares of land planted with oil palm, with local production reaching around 350,000 tons. "India's cooking oil consumption is currently about 25.5 million tons, growing at a rate of 3% to 4% per year," stated B. V. Mehta, Executive Director of The Solvent Extractors’ Association of India, during an international palm oil seminar in early November 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) has signed a Tripartite Cooperation Agreement for the distribution of the Palm Oil Rejuvenation Fund (PSR) and Infrastructure Facilities (Sarpras) for Wave I of 2025. The event took place from February 5 to 7, 2025, at the Nusantara I Room, BPDP Office, Central Jakarta.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp. 14,639/kg on Monday (February 10, 2025). This marks an increase of 0.69%, or approximately Rp. 139/kg, compared to the CPO price on Friday (February 7, 2025), which was Rp. 14,500/kg.

InfoSAWIT, KUTAI KARTANEGARA – PT REA Kaltim Plantations (REA) continues to demonstrate its commitment to supporting independent palm oil farmers and local communities through strategic partnerships. In its latest move, REA signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) for the Smallholder Inclusion for Ethical Sourcing (SHINES) Program and the SHINES-Koltiva project. This agreement involves five cooperatives in the vicinity of REA's operational area and reaffirms a joint commitment to promote a sustainable and inclusive palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Researchers and Co-Founder of the Lokus Bijak Hijau Lestari Foundation (Yayasan Lokahita), Jesika Taradini, along with Sawit Watch, Madani Berkelanjutan, and Satya Bumi, are conducting a study to calculate the maximum limit of palm oil plantations in Indonesia from an environmental perspective. This study focuses on the carrying capacity and environmental support to avoid long-term ecological impacts due to uncontrolled palm oil expansion.

InfoSAWIT, KOTAWARINGIN TIMUR – The Attorney General's Office is currently investigating several active and former officials in Kotawaringin Timur Regency regarding allegations of corruption in plantation business licensing policies and forest area release. This case has garnered national attention, especially after President Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed his commitment to more transparent governance in the plantation sector.

InfoSAWIT, MEULABOH – At least 38 hectares of palm oil plantations owned by local residents in West Aceh Regency have been damaged due to disturbances caused by Sumatran elephants. The damage occurred in several villages in the Sungai Mas District, with the most severe destruction reported in Tanoh Mirah Village.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - As a source of cooking oil, palm oil has many advantages over other vegetable oils. Its primary advantage is being a safe and healthy cooking oil, complemented by the most efficient selling price. Additionally, palm oil is recognized as a renewable energy source, particularly in biodiesel production, which will be consumed through the mandatory B40 program starting in early 2025.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - Several global palm oil experts project that palm oil prices will remain strong in 2025, despite ongoing challenges. Prices are expected to strengthen in the first quarter.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA - The palm oil moratorium policy has been in place since the era of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and is now being pushed for continued implementation. However, this policy often faces both support and opposition. So, is the moratorium beneficial or detrimental to Indonesia's economy?

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The policy of the Minister of Agrarian Affairs and Spatial Planning/Head of the National Land Agency (ATR/BPN), Nusron Wahid, which requires palm oil plantation companies to allocate 30% of their concession land for partnerships with smallholders, deserves appreciation as an effort to enhance social and economic justice in the palm oil industry. However, behind this good intention, there are several challenges and fundamental questions that need to be addressed to ensure that this policy does not disrupt the investment climate and the sustainability of the palm oil industry.

InfoSAWIT, BOGOR – The management of Liquid Waste from Palm Oil Mills (LCPKS) was the main topic at a Public Hearing organized by the Center for Study, Advocacy, and Nature Conservation (PUSAKA KALAM) at the IPB International Convention Center in Bogor. The event explored opportunities and challenges in utilizing LCPKS as a high-value resource, both as liquid organic fertilizer and renewable energy.

InfoSAWIT, SOUTH TAPANULI – In an effort to bolster national food security, PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Agri Siais (ANJAS), a subsidiary of PT Austindo Nusantara Jaya Tbk. (ANJ), officially launched the "Kesatria Ketapang" program in Pardomuan Village, South Angkola District, South Tapanuli Regency, North Sumatra. The program commenced with the inaugural planting of hybrid corn on Tuesday, January 22, 2025, as a demonstration of ANJAS's commitment to supporting sustainable food security in the region.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The price of crude palm oil (CPO) at PT. Kharisma Pemasaran Bersama Nusantara (KPBN) Inacom was set at Rp 14,500/kg on Friday (February 7, 2025), marking an increase of 1.65% or approximately Rp 235/kg compared to the CPO price on Thursday (February 6, 2025), which was Rp 14,265/kg.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The B40 biodiesel development policy, which began implementation in early 2025, is considered to pose a high risk of causing a national palm oil deficit. As a result, the supply of cooking oil for domestic food needs may be disrupted. This situation arises due to a projected 5.1% decline in national palm oil production this year, attributed to an increasing number of palm oil plants entering unproductive age and requiring replanting.

InfoSAWIT, JAKARTA – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) through the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) has set the Market Index Price (HIP) for biodiesel in February 2025 at Rp 13,231 per liter, plus transportation costs. This new price will take effect from February 1, 2025.

InfoSAWIT, SAMBAS – Sambas Regent, Satono, led a delegation in a meeting with Deputy Minister of Manpower, Immanuel Ebenezer Gerungan, in Jakarta on Monday, February 3. The meeting aimed to discuss issues faced by palm oil plantation workers who have experienced unilateral termination of employment.

InfoSAWIT, JAMBI – According to the results from the price determination team for Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) in Jambi Province, the price of palm oil FFB for the period of February 7-13, 2025, has been agreed upon, showing an increase of Rp 67.15 per Kg, bringing the price for palm oil aged 10-20 years to Rp 3,366.80 per Kg.