APROBI National Seminar Reveals “Golden Opportunities” for Bioenergy Toward Indonesia 2045

The Indonesian Biofuel Producers Association (APROBI) made a significant impact with its annual National Seminar, “Opportunities and Challenges of the Bioenergy Industry Toward Golden Indonesia 2045,” held at the Pullman Hotel, Jakarta, on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Following the massive success of last year’s event, this seminar has drawn widespread attention from industry leaders and academia alike.

Catra de Thouars, APROBI’s Vice Chairman for Communications and Promotion, noted in his opening remarks that the seminar is a vital hub for exchanging insights in the renewable energy sector. “With such high enthusiasm from participants, this seminar is now an annual fixture. We hope these discussions provide a positive impact for industry players, students, and policymakers,” Catra stated.

He further emphasized that bioenergy will serve as a primary pillar in achieving the ambitious Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. Catra urged the government to issue proactive policies to maintain the momentum of biofuel producers and expand the reach of green energy programs, which have a direct positive impact on public welfare.

Unpacking Strategies and National Bioenergy Updates

The seminar was divided into two in-depth and highly relevant sessions:

Session I: Accelerating Sustainable Bioenergy Implementation

This session focused on the hurdles and fast-tracking of bioenergy, featuring a panel of experts:

• Arif Havas Oegroseno (Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs): Discussed the diplomatic landscape and international trade barriers.

• Prof. Eniya Listiani Dewi (Director General of EBTKE, Ministry of ESDM): Covered the regulatory roadmap and national energy targets.

• Putu Juli Ardika (Director General of Agro-Industry, Ministry of Industry): Explored industrial readiness for downstreaming.

• Ratna Sariati (Ministry of Agriculture): Addressed the supply chain and quality control of plantation-based feedstocks.

Session II: 2025 Bioenergy Program Update

This session provided a “real-time” look at the 2025 rollout and beyond, featuring:

• Izmirta Rachman (Chairman of APSENDO)

• Prof. I.G.B. Ngurah Makertihartha (ITB Professor): Presenting the latest technological breakthroughs in biofuel processing.

• Sayuta (Directorate General of Civil Aviation): Discussing the integration of SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel).

• Ernest Gunawan (Secretary General of APROBI)

• Didik Bahagia (Director of Operations, PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional): Detailing the vital role of refineries in large-scale biofuel production.

The APROBI National Seminar reinforces Indonesia’s steadfast commitment to developing bioenergy as the backbone of energy sovereignty and the key to the grand vision of Golden Indonesia 2045.