Indonesia’s biomass potential is substantial, driven by its abundance of agricultural, plantation, and forestry waste, making it one of the most promising countries for developing a large-scale biomass industry. According to ReforMiner Institute Executive Director Komaidi Notonegoro, this strong resource base gives Indonesia a strategic and competitive edge in both domestic energy supply and global markets. Biomass, particularly products like wood pellets and their derivatives, also presents significant export opportunities as global demand for low-emission energy continues to grow. However, international markets require long-term reliability, meaning Indonesia must ensure consistent production, quality control, and supply continuity to secure and maintain export partnerships. Despite these advantages, biomass development in Indonesia remains limited because it is not yet a central focus in national energy policy or investment strategies. This is largely due to the country’s wide variety of existing energy resources, including fossil fuels, coal, oil and gas, and other renewables such as geothermal, which are often more established and economically viable in the short term. As a result, infrastructure and investment have leaned toward these alternatives, slowing the growth of biomass-related industries like wood pellet production. Nevertheless, investor interest—both domestic and international—remains strong, and experts emphasize that clearer government policies, regulatory certainty, and a well-defined biomass development roadmap are critical to unlocking investment and accelerating the sector’s growth.Source: https://industri.kontan.co.id/news/potensi-biomassa-indonesia-sangat-besar-namun-belum-menjadi-prioritas (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: KONTAN, 31 May 2026