Indonesia to develop oil palm plantation in South Papua to boost biodiesel production


JAKARTA (Bernama) -- Indonesia plans to develop oil palm plantation in Boven Digoel regency, South Papua province, to strengthen economic resilience and energy independence, the Defence Ministry said.

The project supports a national strategy initiated by President Prabowo Subianto to increase biodiesel production, reduce fuel imports, and underscore Papua’s strategic role in national stability and development.

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