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The programme will be conducted online. It begins with an introduction of the Coconut Crude Oil (CCO) processing plant project, derived from non-standard coconuts. Construction is scheduled to start this year, with operations expected by the end of next year, in coordination with existing CCO plants to establish a reliable SAF feedstock supply chain.
Since non-standard coconuts alone are insufficient, pongamia and tamanu (terihaboku) will also be cultivated, with planting commencing this year in Central Kalimantan. These efforts aim to showcase Indonesia’s abundant SAF feedstock resources and their potential for sustainable fuel production both domestically and internationally.

The programme is divided into two sessions, featuring presentations and discussions by government officials, researchers, and private sector representatives. Participants, including investors and energy and fuel sector stakeholders, will gain insights into the latest developments in sustainable aviation fuel, investment opportunities, and prospects for international collaboration.

【Reflection】
The forum provided participants with an opportunity to gain a multifaceted understanding of the current state of the coconut industry in Indonesia and the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using these resources. Indonesia is the world’s largest producer of coconuts. In particular, it was highlighted that non-standard coconuts—such as small, cracked, germinated, or spoiled fruits, which were previously distributed for food or coconut products—can be used as a raw material for SAF, demonstrating the potential to simultaneously reduce waste and utilise resources efficiently. Additionally, initiatives to utilise forest-based plants such as Pongamia and Nyamplung as alternative raw materials were introduced, indicating the possibility of sustainable biomass supply from underutilised forest resources.

The government has implemented a Closed Loop System (CLS) to manage the entire process from raw material production to final products in a circular manner. Collaboration among various stakeholders—including public and private sectors, research institutions, financial organisations, NGOs, and local governments—is helping to build a sustainable industrial ecosystem. Participants were particularly impressed by BRIN (Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency) developing a manual for sorting non-standard coconuts and promoting quality control in accordance with international standards. Cooperation with Japan is also advancing international certification of raw materials and quality management of SAF, which is expected to accelerate technology exchange and market development between the two countries.

SAF has a higher CO₂ reduction potential compared with conventional petroleum-based aviation fuel and plays an important role in decarbonising the aviation sector, as participants understood. It was also noted that coconut-derived SAF has been in use since 2008 and can be produced stably, and that alternative raw materials are expected to become available for mass production in the future, offering a practical outlook for sustainable aviation fuel development.


【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Following the forum, relevant institutions in Indonesia and Japan have continued to advance concrete initiatives for the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

In terms of raw material management using non-standard coconuts, BRIN (Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency) has taken the lead, working with the ICC (International Coconut Community) and IGBnet to develop a selection manual for non-standard coconuts. This manual categorises small, germinated, damaged, or decayed coconuts and is expected to be approved at the ICC Ministerial Meeting in November 2024. Once approved, certified training will be conducted in 2026 to cultivate internationally standardised selection technicians, contributing to the establishment of a sustainable SAF supply chain.

Local and provincial governments are also actively supporting the construction of CCO (crude coconut oil) factories. In Banyuasin Regency, access roads and streamlined permitting processes are being implemented to promote employment for local workers and collaboration with small and medium-sized enterprises. The provincial government has introduced a Closed Loop System (CLS) to promote zero-waste, circular production from raw materials to finished products, with an expected annual utilisation of around 2 million tons of non-standard coconuts. These measures are helping to establish a foundation for sustainable industrial cluster development through public-private collaboration.

The local company PT Sasa Inti has advanced environmentally conscious production activities, including the reuse of discarded coconuts, composting using black soldier fly larvae, wastewater treatment, and the construction of CNO (coconut natural oil) factories. Additionally, ongoing CSR activities, such as educational and health support for local communities, demonstrate the simultaneous pursuit of resource-circulating production and community-oriented industrial development.

On the Japanese side, the Space Tech Accelerator has provided satellite technology for farmland monitoring and certification support. This enables detection of land-use changes, illegal logging, progress monitoring of reforestation efforts, and early identification of plant diseases, contributing to sustainable sourcing and traceability. These technologies are also applied to support raw material selection and quality certification according to international standards, enhancing the reliability of the SAF industry.

Overall, initiatives such as the utilisation of non-standard coconuts, support for CCO factory construction, environmentally conscious corporate production, and satellite-based monitoring and certification are being steadily advanced post-forum, demonstrating that a sustainable SAF industry framework is taking shape. These efforts are expected to play a significant role in future green growth strategies as advanced initiatives aimed at revitalising local economies, improving smallholder incomes, and balancing environmental conservation.


*Part or all of this report was generated by AI.

Indonesia Japan Business Network (IJBNet)

CMEA (Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs)