PALMOILMAGAZINE, PASANGKAYU – The West Sulawesi Provincial Plantation Office (Disbun Sulbar) conducted on-site monitoring of Fresh Fruit Bunches (FFB) pricing and the processing of FFB into Crude Palm Oil (CPO) at several palm oil mills (PKS) in Pasangkayu Regency on Sunday (August 10, 2025).
The visit was led by Acting Head of Disbun Sulbar, Muh. Faizal Thamrin, targeting a number of palm oil companies, including PT Awana Sawit Lestari, PT Pasangkayu, PT Trinity, PT Suryaraya Lestari II, and PT MAS.
Faizal emphasized that the monitoring was part of the province’s guidance and oversight to ensure the implementation of the Ministry of Agriculture Regulation (Permentan) No. 13/2024 on palm oil governance.
“We want to ensure that production runs efficiently, outputs are maximized, and CPO quality meets standards,” he stated, as quoted by Palmoilmagazine.com from Disbun Sulbar on Tuesday (August 19, 2025).
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During the inspection, Faizal also reviewed the utilization of palm oil waste, such as shells used as boiler fuel. He highlighted the importance of waste management practices that are not only environmentally friendly but also deliver economic value.
Monitoring results showed that FFB prices at several mills were largely aligned with government-set levels, ranging from IDR 2,740 to IDR 3,050 per kilogram. However, deductions of 1–3 percent were applied at non-estate mills for substandard fruit, such as unripe, overripe, long-stalked, or wet bunches. By contrast, integrated mills did not impose such deductions.
Meanwhile, Acting Head of Processing and Marketing of Plantation Products (PPHP) at Disbun Sulbar, Agustina, noted that 14 palm oil mills are currently active in the province. She reminded stakeholders that FFB from both plasma and independent smallholders must be processed within 24 hours after harvest. “Beyond that window, oil extraction rates and CPO quality will decline,” she explained.
This monitoring initiative aligns with the mission of West Sulawesi Governor and Deputy Governor, Suhardi Duka and Salim S. Mengga (SDK–JSM), to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth through transparent and efficient plantation governance. (P2)
