#Primary
Chandra Asri invests Rp15 T in world-class chemical plant to strengthen nat’l industry
PT Chandra Asri Pacific (TPIA), a company owned by tycoon Prajogo Pangestu, is investing Rp15 trillion (US$908 million) to build a world-scale chemical manufacturing facility, which is scheduled for completion by 2027.
Collaborative push for sustainable ecotourism, forest-based economy in W. Kalimantan
A Focus Group Discussion (FGD) was recently held in West Kalimantan under the theme “Accelerating Ecotourism and Sustainable Commodity Development through Social Forestry to Support Integrated Area Development (IAD),” co-organized by Katadata Green and Lingkar Temu Kabupaten Lestari (LTKL).
RI delegates explore forest management innovations in U.S. exchange program
A group of Indonesian forestry professionals, government officials, and journalists is currently in the United States as part of the U.S. State Department’s prestigious International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), with this year’s focus on “Improving Forest Management.”
AI in mining could unlock US$308 B potential for Indonesia, says Deputy Minister
The use of artificial intelligence or AI technology in the mining industry is estimated to add an economic potential of US$308 billion (Rp5,200 trillion, said Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Application Nezar Patria.
Bahlil to meet Saudi counterpart to boost mining, energy cooperation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed of a planned meeting with the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, Banda Al-Khorayef.
Pani gold project set to become Indonesia's largest primary gold mine by 2026
Gold mining company PT Merdeka Copper Gold (MDKA) has reported significant progress of the Pani gold project located in Gorontalo Province, which is projected to be the largest primary gold mine in Indonesia.
Indonesia's palm oil output may decline amid ownership transition to Agrinas Palma
The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) stated that the volume of crude palm oil (CPO) output this year could contract due to the transfer of ownership to State-owned PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara.
Indonesia eyes US$3.82 B boost from coal downstreaming, LPG imports cut
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream reveals that the potential downstream of coal could reach US$31.82 billion (Rp552.48 trillion) that will come from three types of products, namely Dimethyl Ether (DME), methanol and coke/semi-coke.
Freeport's copper export permit extended for six months amid smelter repairs
The government has approved an extension of the relaxation of exports of 1.3 million tons of copper concentrate for the next six months to PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI).
Confiscated oil palm land transferred to Agrinas for green energy production
State-owned palm oil company PT Agrinas Palma Nusantara has targeted the confiscated land it manages to produce at least 25 tons per hectare (ha) of palm oil per year, with a focus in the production of biofuel for diesel fuel mixtures − biodiesel.
Indonesia to develop 1.2M hectares of sugar palm for ethanol fuel, energy security
Minister of Forestry, Raja Juli Antoni, met with 7th President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, discussing the government’s measure to plant sugar palm on 1.2 million hectares (ha) of land for energy and food security.
Sofyan Djalil
Sofyan A. Djalil was born in 1953 in Aceh. Djalil is the Minister of Agrarian and Spatial Planning of Indonesia. He was a very persistent person at a young age to reach his goals, that persistence made him successful in studying at the University of Indonesia (UI). At UI, he studied Business Law and graduated in 1984. He then met his future wife, Dr. Ir. Ratna Megawangi, M.Sc. and has 3 children.