The use of bioenergy to support the agricultural sector continues to\nbe strengthened through the utilisation of agricultural waste and\nresidues as a renewable energy source. The move is not only aimed at\nsupporting energy needs but also opens opportunities for agricultural\nby-products to have higher economic value for the community. The\nstrengthening is carried out by building a biomass ecosystem that\nconnects the agricultural and energy sectors through a supply chain from\nupstream to downstream. Farmers, farmer groups, business entities,\nregional governments, and various stakeholders are involved to increase\nproduction, quality, and sustainability of biomass supply.<\/p>\n
Efforts to integrate bioenergy with agricultural sector empowerment\nhave received appreciation through the FSII Innovation Award 2026.\nDirector of Biomass at PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) Hokkop\nSitungkir received the Excellence Leadership in Energy Transition\nThrough Biomass Acceleration Development Program award for his\nleadership in driving the acceleration of biomass development to support\nthe national energy transition.<\/p>\n
The award was presented during The 12th Inagritech 2026-Indonesia\nInternational Agriculture Technology Expo based on observations and\nassessments by the Forum Sinergi Inovasi Industri (FSII). At the event,\nHokkop became one of the national figures receiving the FSII Innovation\nAward 2026-Agricultural Productivity for Food & Bioenergy alongside\nstakeholders from government, academia, and associations.<\/p>\n
The appreciation was given for efforts to encourage biomass\nproduction and absorption to support the cofiring programme at\ncoal-fired power plants (PLTU). The utilisation of agricultural waste\nand residues as alternative fuel is considered capable of bringing\ntogether the interests of the agricultural and energy sectors in one\nvalue chain.<\/p>\n
In addition to helping meet fuel needs for power generation, biomass\nutilisation also provides opportunities for agricultural by-products\nthat were previously underutilised to become a new source of income for\nthe community.<\/p>\n
PLN EPI is strengthening this approach through the development of an\nintegrated biomass supply chain. Partnerships are built with farmers,\nfarmer groups, business entities, regional governments, and various\nrelated parties to ensure the availability of biomass with the quality\nand volume required. The model also encourages the formation of a\ncircular economy in the agricultural sector. Waste and residues\npreviously viewed as by-products can be utilised as energy raw\nmaterials, thereby generating added value while reducing potential\nwaste.<\/p>\n
PLN EPI Corporate Secretary Mamit Setiawan said the award received by\nHokkop is a form of appreciation for leadership that encourages the\nconnection between bioenergy development and agricultural sector\nempowerment.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe agricultural sector not only plays a role in maintaining food\nsecurity but is also capable of becoming an important part in\nstrengthening national energy security. Through the utilisation of\nagricultural waste and residues, PLN EPI continues to build a biomass\necosystem that provides added value for the community, strengthens the\nprimary energy supply chain, and supports the acceleration of the\ntransition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy,\u201d said Mamit.<\/p>\n
According to Mamit, biomass development requires cross-sector\ncollaboration to run sustainably. Government, businesses, academia,\nassociations, and the community all have roles in creating innovation\nand ensuring its implementation provides tangible benefits on the\nground.<\/p>\n
The collaboration is in line with the agricultural modernisation\nagenda, which not only focuses on increasing food productivity but also\nencourages the utilisation of agricultural potential as a source of\nrenewable energy raw materials.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award serves as encouragement for PLN EPI to continue expanding\nthe development of the national biomass ecosystem. Going forward, PLN\nEPI will continue to strengthen partnerships with farmers, farmer\ngroups, regional governments, and business actors so that biomass is not\nonly a renewable energy solution but also capable of improving community\nwelfare while strengthening national energy security,\u201d added Mamit.<\/p>\n
Through the utilisation of agricultural waste as biomass fuel for the\nPLTU cofiring programme, the agricultural and energy sectors can support\neach other in building a sustainable value chain. The development of\nbioenergy is expected not only to contribute to accelerating the energy\ntransition towards Net Zero Emissions (NZE) but also to increase the\neconomic value of agricultural by-products, open income opportunities\nfor the community, and strengthen national energy security.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/agricultural-waste-utilisation-as-renewable-energy-source-continues-to-be-strengthened-1787647852", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }