Analysis of Utilization of Palm Oil-Based Circular Bioeconomy in Supporting the Acceleration of East Kalimantan’s Energy Transition

This study researches the utilization of the waste generated from the palm oil agro-industry in Indonesia based on the implementation of two concepts, i.e., bioenergy systems and circular bioeconomy. This study aims to develop a strategy to accelerate the energy transition from fossil to renewable energy using bioenergy. At the same time, the methods applied are secondary data analysis, literature review, and discussion with several experts in the field. The results of the study indicate that the potential of the palm oil agro-industry can become a new supporting element for the enhancement of the economy by utilizing palm oil waste as a renewable energy source to support the energy transition, even as a contributor toward the national foreign exchange through bioenergy products export. The strategy to implement and realize the potential should be persistently conducted following the regional regulations and policies. In conclusion, regional strengthening through energy supply and accumulation of the local potential, as well as technology conversion need to be continuously carried out to encourage achieving the target.