Jakarta summit to tackle rising competition for biomass feedstocks

Centre for Management Technology will host AgriWaste to Value in Jakarta on 22-23 July 2026 as Asia’s demand for agricultural residues rises across biofuels, SAF, biomethane and carbon markets. The summit comes as Indonesia’s biomass resources and policy shifts draw more attention from investors, project developers and industrial users. Why it matters: - Competition for agricultural residues is tightening across Asia as biodiesel mandates, SAF targets, renewable gas projects and carbon removal initiatives all pull on the same biomass supply. - Materials once treated as waste, including empty fruit bunches, palm oil mill effluent and rice husk, are now being pursued for fuel, carbon and materials projects. - The outcome affects feedstock availability, project economics, supply chain buildout and the pace of the region’s low-carbon transition. What happened: - Centre for Management Technology will convene AgriWaste to Value (Biofuels, SAF, Biochar & CDR) on 22-23 July 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia. - The summit will bring together stakeholders from bioenergy, plantation, carbon and technology sectors. - The event is supported by the Indonesia Biofuels Producer Association (APROBI) and Industry Partner Assosiasi Biochar Indonesia Internasional (ABII), also known as the Indonesia International Biochar Association. The details: - The program will focus on practical implementation, market opportunities and investment readiness for agricultural waste conversion. - Organizers say the summit will examine how residues can be turned into renewable fuels, carbon products and sustainable materials while supporting circular economy goals and cutting emissions from waste streams. - Indonesia’s biomass base could support biodiesel, biomethane, bioLNG, biomethanol, SAF and biochar production. - Policy developments around B50 biodiesel implementation, aviation decarbonization goals and carbon market mechanisms are expected to accelerate investment and market activity across the value chain. - Biomethane sessions will feature representatives from PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) and reNIKOLA Holdings. - Those discussions will cover scaling biomethane from palm oil waste, integration into national energy systems, infrastructure needs, project economics and commercial deployment pathways. - SAF sessions will include speakers from DNV, PT Pertamina, Lux Research, FatHopes Energy and Velocys. - Those presentations will focus on SAF demand growth, technology pathways and the challenge of securing sustainable feedstocks beyond used cooking oil. - Biochar and carbon dioxide removal sessions will feature speakers from Husk Ventures, Aludra Impact and other industry participants. - The agenda will examine biochar use in soil enhancement, carbon sequestration and voluntary carbon markets. - Additional sessions will look at biomethanol and bioLNG, with contributions from Straits Bio LNG and CRecTech. - The summit will also explore how carbon markets and CDR mechanisms may improve project economics and attract new investment. - Case studies from Protenga, PT Bangka Asindo Agri, Weng Meng Greentech, IOI Palm Wood and Thai Eastern Group will show examples of converting agricultural and plantation residues into renewable energy, construction materials, pulp products and other higher-value outputs. - The audience includes plantation operators, mill owners, biomass suppliers, renewable gas developers, biofuel and SAF producers, carbon project developers, investors, technology providers, industrial users and government agencies. - More information is available on the event page . Between the lines: - Indonesia sits at the center of the discussion because of its scale as a palm oil and agricultural commodities producer. - The shift from waste disposal to feedstock monetization points to a broader scramble for scarce biomass resources. - Carbon credits and carbon removal could become a key economic lever for projects that might otherwise struggle on fuel margins alone. What’s next: - Industry participants will use the Jakarta meeting to compare supply strategies, project models and investment conditions. - Attention will likely remain on how feedstock availability and policy clarity shape the pace of biomass project deployment across Southeast Asia.