PALMOILMAGAZINE, JAKARTA – PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara (Persero) is exploring a strategic partnership with a Korean consortium to accelerate the development of green energy initiatives, palm biomass utilization, and downstream plantation industries. The potential collaboration was discussed during a business meeting in Jakarta attended by senior executives from both sides.
The meeting was led by Agrinas Palma Nusantara President Director Mohammad Abdul Ghani, accompanied by Operations Director Tuhu Bangun and Business Director Nurhidayat. Representatives from the Korean consortium included Park Geoungduk, President Director of PT Astrum Dunia Inovasi; Lim Daetaeg, President Director of Hwasung Tech-Win Co., Ltd.; and Tommy Julius R. L., President Director of PT Siborong Nusa Gemilang.
A key focus of the discussion was the utilization of oil palm biomass, particularly Empty Fruit Bunches (EFB), to produce higher-value products such as biochar, biopellets, carbon-based fertilizers, and biodiesel.
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Mohammad Abdul Ghani said the initiative aligns with the company’s commitment to sustainability while enhancing the value creation potential of Indonesia’s plantation sector.
“Green energy development and biomass utilization are part of Agrinas Palma’s efforts to build a business that is not only economically productive but also beneficial to the environment and society,” Ghani said in a statement received by Palmoilmagazine.com on Wednesday (June 17).
According to Ghani, Agrinas Palma is open to broader international partnerships spanning plantation management, industrial processing, and export-oriented downstream product development. The technological expertise and industry experience offered by the Korean partners are expected to strengthen the company’s transformation into a modern and globally competitive agro-industrial enterprise.
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During the meeting, the Korean consortium presented several biomass processing technologies that could be integrated into Agrinas Palma’s palm oil processing facilities. Beyond producing renewable energy and environmentally friendly materials, the technologies could also support carbon trading schemes and contribute to greenhouse gas emission reductions.
As a follow-up, both parties agreed to exchange technical information, prepare cooperation proposals, and conduct feasibility studies to identify the most effective business model capable of delivering mutual benefits.
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The partnership exploration marks an important step for Agrinas Palma Nusantara in expanding international cooperation while supporting Indonesia’s downstream industrialization agenda, energy transition efforts, and long-term sustainable green economic development. (P3)
