POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSON Dalam Jejaring Biodiesel Indonesia

The document reveals that between 2015 and 2023, the Indonesian government distributed approximately Rp179 trillion in biodiesel subsidies to 29 companies across 15 corporate groups, with a heavy concentration of funds among a few large entities. It identifies 17 Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs)—including former high-ranking police, military, and judicial officials—within the ownership or management structures of these groups, specifically highlighting Jhonlin Group, Sinar Mas, and Wilmar. The report argues that the presence of PEPs may influence the allocation of subsidies and suggests a lack of transparency in the mandatory biodiesel program, while noting that the industry remains dominated by large palm oil corporations despite the subsidies being funded by export levies from the broader palm oil sector.

• Between 2015 and 2023, the Indonesian government provided biodiesel subsidies totaling approximately Rp179 trillion, distributed among 29 producer companies organized into 15 corporate groups.
• Subsidy distribution is highly concentrated, with the five largest recipient groups being Wilmar (Rp56.6 trillion), Musim Mas (Rp26.5 trillion), Royal Golden Eagle (Rp21.3 trillion), Permata Hijau (Rp14.9 trillion), and Sinar Mas (Rp14 trillion).
• Politically Exposed Persons (PEPs) were identified as beneficial owners or managers in 3 of the 12 business groups receiving subsidies in 2023, with the highest numbers found in Jhonlin Group (9 people), Sinar Mas (4 people), and Wilmar (4 people).
• There is an indication that the presence of PEPs in corporate structures influences the amount of subsidies received; for example, Wilmar has the largest total subsidy, and Jhonlin Group received Rp1.8 trillion despite only receiving biodiesel allocations starting in 2022.
• The Indonesian biodiesel industry is essentially a palm oil industry, with 100% of biodiesel needs met by the palm oil industry as of 2023. CPO for biodiesel is sourced from 902 mills across 25 provinces, primarily in Sumatra (63%) and Kalimantan (34%).
• The funding for biodiesel subsidies, managed by BPDPKS, comes from CPO export levies and export duties, yet 79% (Rp146.56 trillion) of these funds are directed toward the downstream biodiesel industry rather than the upstream plantation owners who pay the levies.

APA

Putri, S. M., Kamaluddin, A., Ifziwarti, & Afra, S. (2024). POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSON Dalam Jejaring Biodiesel Indonesia. Trend Asia. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Politically-exposed-persons-dalam-jejaring-biodiesel-Indonesia-fin.pdf

Chicago

Putri, Sesilia Maharani, Akhmad Kamaluddin, Ifziwarti, and Sayyidatihayaa Afra. POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSON Dalam Jejaring Biodiesel Indonesia. Trend Asia, 2024. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Politically-exposed-persons-dalam-jejaring-biodiesel-Indonesia-fin.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{putri2024politically, author = {Putri, Sesilia Maharani and Kamaluddin, Akhmad and Ifziwarti and Afra, Sayyidatihayaa}, title = {{POLITICALLY EXPOSED PERSON Dalam Jejaring Biodiesel Indonesia}}, institution = {Trend Asia}, year = {2024}, url = {https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Politically-exposed-persons-dalam-jejaring-biodiesel-Indonesia-fin.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }