In Indonesia, VOI reports the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources announced plans to develop coconut reject—waste from coconut processing—into bioavtur, a sustainable aviation fuel, to support green energy initiatives. The move is part of a broader strategy to boost renewable energy use and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, responding to President Joko Widodo’s call for the downstreaming of coconut commodities.
Indonesia, the world’s second-largest coconut producer, generates 2.8 million tonnes of coconuts annually across 3.8 million hectares of plantations. By converting this significant waste product into bioavtur, the country aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable energy in aviation.
The Ministry has partnered with Japan and local academics to study the viability of using coconut waste as a raw material for bioavtur. While the potential is clear, challenges remain, including the need to industrialize coconut cultivation and secure investment from agencies such as the Palm Oil Plantation Fund Management Agency.
As global demand for biofuels grows, Indonesia sees an opportunity to strengthen its position in the renewable energy sector while enhancing the value of its coconut exports, which are worth $1.55 billion annually.
Tags: aviation fuel, coconut waste, Indonesia
Category: Fuels
