Policy Briefs and Papers

Policy studies and strategic recommendations.


Contribution of the Palm Oil Industry in Decarbonization Efforts in the Aviation Sector: A Development Update

Published: September 18, 2025

Abstract

Indonesia has a strategic potential to become the leading global producer of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), given its role as the world's largest palm oil producer. With an annual production of approximately 50 million tons of CPO and millions of tons of by-products and waste, Indonesia's palm oil industry holds abundant raw material reserves for various internationally recognized SAF…

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Governance and Trade of Used Cooking Oil (UCO) in Supporting Renewable Energy Program in Indonesia

Published: September 18, 2025

Abstract

Used cooking oil (UCO) is waste from households and the food industry that poses a risk of environmental pollution and health hazards if not properly managed. However, UCO also has strategic economic value as a raw material for renewable energy such as biodiesel and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). With total national cooking oil consumption reaching 8.3 million kL per year, Indonesia has the…

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Incentive Strategy to Strengthen the Domestic UCO Market in Efforts to Support the National Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Industry

Published: September 18, 2025

Abstract

Used cooking oil (UCO) is a low-emission raw material with strategic potential to support the production of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in Indonesia. However, the high price disparity between export and domestic markets, along with the absence of a supportive trade ecosystem, results in most UCO being sold abroad. Reforming the UCO trade system is crucial to creating a circular economy…

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Akselerasi Program Peremajaan Sawit Rakyat (PSR) di Indonesia: Tantangan dan Peluang

Published: September 18, 2025

Abstract

Program Peremajaan Sawit Rakyat (PSR) merupakan kebijakan strategis pemerintah untuk meningkatkan keberlanjutan perkebunan sawit rakyat. Tujuan utamanya yakni meningkatkan kesejahteraan pekebun melalui peningkatan hasil panen . Sehubungan dengan peremajaan tanaman tua dengan tanaman baru dengan kultur teknis yang lebih baik termasuk penggunaan bibit unggul akan berdampak positif bagi pertumbuhan…

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