Oil palm plantation has expanded rapidly in Indonesia, driven by the enormous increase in the global demand for oil palm products. While the production and exporting of oil palm products have stimulated economic growth and improved living standards of local people, the expansion has imposed significant costs on the environment.
What is the first map of Indonesian palm oil supply chains?
Working in partnership with researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara and Auriga, the Trase team has produced the first map of Indonesian palm oil supply chains that links individual producing districts to global markets for the entirety of Indonesia´s exports for 2015.
Does POSCO have a palm oil refining business in Indonesia?
The company announced on Jan. 10 that it has recently decided to enter the palm oil refining business in Indonesia. It will invest US$200 million in the project through AGPA, a subsidiary established by POSCO International in Singapore in 2021 to expand the palm oil business.
Who is the biggest palm oil refinery in Indonesia?
Looking at the 10 biggest refinery operators in Indonesia, Wilmar tops the chart, with capacity to refine 13 million tons of crude palm oil per year.