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The Indonesian government is advised to implement a mandatory policy for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) based on palm oil waste, targeting a 5% adoption by 2027 to enhance decarbonization in aviation. The use of palm oil mill effluent (POME) as a feedstock could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

However, a robust traceability system is necessary to prevent raw material misuse. Current regulations face challenges, and the market needs clarity on the pricing of POME and used cooking oil (UCO).