Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia has reinforced its national energy security strategy by developing an integrated bioenergy supply chain through a Memorandum of Understanding with PT Kalimantan Powerindo. The agreement was signed in Jakarta on April 2, 2026, to support sustainable energy development.
Hokkop Situngkir stated that biomass plays a critical role in ensuring reliable energy supply while supporting Indonesia’s transition toward the Net Zero Emission 2060 target. He emphasized that PLN EPI, as a primary energy subholding, is mandated to secure energy availability that is both reliable and sustainable.
He noted that strengthening the biomass ecosystem requires comprehensive collaboration from upstream to downstream, covering feedstock sourcing, processing, logistics, and utilization. PLN EPI is promoting an integrated supply chain approach through the development of hub and sub-hub systems to consolidate raw materials, standardize quality, and improve distribution efficiency to power plants.
According to him, the hub-based approach not only secures supply but also enhances logistical efficiency and ensures biomass quality, forming a strong foundation for the sustainability of cofiring programs in coal-fired power plants.
Hokkop added that global geopolitical dynamics further highlight the importance of diversifying energy sources using domestic resources. He stated that fossil energy will gradually serve as a buffer, while renewable energy such as biomass is expected to become a primary energy source in the future.
Rudy Gunawan, President Director of Kalimantan Powerindo, said the partnership aligns with the company’s long-term preparations in developing the biomass ecosystem. He noted that the collaboration encourages further expansion and innovation in renewable energy, supporting the transition toward Net Zero Emissions.
He highlighted that Kalimantan holds strong potential as a biomass energy and logistics hub, particularly due to the availability of resources from mining activities and palm oil processing industries. He added that solid waste from palm oil processing offers significant economic and environmental potential but remains underutilized due to fragmented management.
Rudy explained that an integrated hub approach in East Kalimantan could optimize supply chain development, improve transportation systems, and enhance the collection, processing, and distribution of biomass. This model is expected to increase economic value, strengthen domestic and export supply resilience, create jobs, and support local economic growth.
Through this collaboration, both companies will explore the development of biomass hubs in East Kalimantan, utilizing various feedstocks such as palm kernel shells (PKS), empty fruit bunches (EFB), wood biomass, and bioCNG.
The partnership is expected to strengthen supply for cofiring programs in power plants while serving as a scalable model for integrated bioenergy development across Indonesia. PLN EPI reaffirmed its role as a key driver of the national bioenergy ecosystem, transforming local resource potential into strategic assets for energy security and accelerating the transition toward a sustainable and independent energy future. (*)
