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    "data": {
        "id": 1717940,
        "msgid": "strengthening-governance-is-key-to-renewable-energy-development-1777946033",
        "date": "2026-05-05 07:52:15",
        "title": "Strengthening Governance is Key to Renewable Energy Development",
        "author": "Erik Purnama Putra",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs Association (GAPKI) Sumatra region recently hosted the Andalas Forum VI in 2026 in Palembang to bolster synergies in sustainable energy management. Under the theme \"Energy Synergy for Economic Growth and Sustainability,\" the forum facilitated collaboration among government, industry leaders, academia, and stakeholders to address global energy transition challenges. Zaid Burhan Ibrahim from the Plantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP) emphasised that targeted financing and robust governance are essential for advancing palm oil-based renewable energy, particularly biodiesel, to contribute to Indonesia's national energy security.",
        "content": "<p>REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA \u2013 The Indonesian Palm Oil Entrepreneurs\nAssociation (GAPKI) Sumatra region held the Andalas Forum VI in 2026 in\nPalembang City recently. The event was organised as an effort to\nstrengthen synergies in sustainable energy management in Indonesia.<\/p>\n<p>With the theme \u201cEnergy Synergy for Economic Growth and\nSustainability,\u201d the forum provided a platform for the government,\nindustry leaders, academia, and other stakeholders to collaborate across\nsectors. They aimed to jointly find solutions to the challenges posed by\nthe global energy transition.<\/p>\n<p>The Director of Finance, Risk, and General Management of the\nPlantation Fund Management Agency (BPDP), Zaid Burhan Ibrahim, stated\nthat support in financing and strengthening governance is key to the\ndevelopment of palm oil-based renewable energy. According to him,\nbiodiesel programmes and renewable energy development require targeted\nfinancing support.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd strong governance to ensure sustainability. Therefore,\ncollaboration between the government, fund management institutions, and\nindustry players also needs to be continuously strengthened so that this\nsector can ideally contribute to Indonesia\u2019s national energy security,\u201d\nsaid Zaid in a press release in Jakarta on Tuesday (5\/5\/2026).<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/strengthening-governance-is-key-to-renewable-energy-development-1777946033",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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