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Indonesia Pursues 7 GW Wind Power Capacity, Energy Ministry Encourages Private Investment
The Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral (ESDM) is advancing its plans to develop approximately 7 GW of wind-power (onshore and offshore) capacity by 2034, as outlined in the Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik 2025‑2034 (RUPTL) framework. With wind still representing a small portion of Indonesia’s renewable energy mix, this…
Pacitan’s Organic Palm Sugar Strengthens Indonesia’s Agro-Export Presence in Malaysia
Indonesia’s agro-based industry continues to expand its international reach as organic palm sugar from Pacitan, East Java, enters the Malaysian market with a 5-ton shipment. The export initiative demonstrates the growing global demand for natural sweeteners while providing meaningful benefits to rural communities—enhancing local farmers’ income and creating new employment…
Indonesia Links Rising CPO Prices to Upcoming B50 Biodiesel Program
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade attributed the recent increase in the reference price of crude palm oil (CPO) for November 2025 to the forthcoming implementation of the B50 biodiesel program, stronger demand from Malaysia, and higher global prices for other vegetable oils such as soybean oil. The new CPO reference price…
Drone from Bantul – Frogs Indonesia Partners with Matador Lectro from Sidoarjo, Ready to Use Local Batteries for Production
The Yogyakarta-based drone manufacturer Frogs Indonesia has entered into a strategic partnership with battery producer Matador Lectro from Sidoarjo, East Java, formalized via a memorandum of understanding. With this collaboration, Frogs Indonesia aims to strengthen domestic technology supply chains by sourcing locally-made batteries for its drone production—a response to the…
