Avila Ananda

Prima Khatulistiwa Sinergi is a prominent Indonesian renewable energy company actively involved in biomass fuel production and trading, catering to both domestic and export markets. Our core focus lies in supplying Palm Kernel Shell (PKS) to power plants and industrial boilers, with an annual capacity up to 240kt/year. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are diversifying our biomass product portfolio to include wood pellets, wood chips, sawdust, and rice husks. Furthermore, we have strategic plans in place for the development of white / black pellets derived from biomass waste / energy crops.

The Indonesian Biomass Energy Society / Masyarakat Energi Biomassa Indonesia is a prominent professional organization dedicated to advancing the development of biomass energy to ensure energy security and foster sustainable economic growth. Our membership comprises government entities (ministries and institutions), enterprises (both state-owned and private), universities, and individuals involved in the biomass sector. As the Head of Domestic Market Development, Avila's primary responsibility is to spearhead the utilization of biomass in the power sector (PLN and IPP) as well as the industrial sector. I am committed to driving the adoption of biomass as a viable and environmentally friendly energy source in these sectors.

My role involves developing and sourcing solid biomass fuel projects for global energy and plantation companies, leveraging my expertise in business processes, technical aspects, market dynamics, operations, and management. Specifically, my responsibilities include: 1.) Analyzing the suitability and availability of raw materials for biomass fuel production or biomass power generation. 2.) Coordinating with experts from forestry, agriculture, and the biomass industry to conduct preliminary assessments, pre/feasibility studies, market insights, and research and development activities. 3.) Facilitating partnerships with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firms for the establishment of biomass fuel production facilities and biomass power plants. 4.) Building a network of potential local and international investors and off-takers for biomass projects. 5.) Overseeing the day-to-day project development phase, ensuring smooth progress and effective management.

Solcofin Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company that has been actively involved in the development of large-scale biomass fuel projects and providing consulting services for over a decade in Asia. Under our management's expertise, we have successfully designed, built, operated, and owned two biomass pellet plants. Notably, we pioneered the establishment of Indonesia's first commercial large-scale wood pellet manufacturing facility for the overseas market, enabling bulk shipments. In addition to project development, we offer comprehensive consulting services for biomass fuel manufacturing facilities, utilizing agricultural and forestry residues or dedicated energy plantations. Our services encompass the entire project lifecycle, from conducting feasibility studies to supporting operational stages. As the Business Development Manager and Country Representative, my responsibilities include originating, sourcing, and developing large-scale biomass pellet projects, as well as identifying potential strategic partners.

Identifying strategic partners and clients in Indonesia for AC Biode Co., Ltd, a chemical start-up company based in Japan, Luxembourg, and the United Kingdom. Introducing CircuLite, a pioneering technology owned by AC Biode & Sion Corporation to recycle coal and biomass fly ash & bottom ash (FABA) into multi-functional chemical composite such as filter, mask, soil improvement, water treatment, air purifier, and many more.

Student organization in equine sport and equine health care, Institut Pertanian Bogor

Student association of Department of Resource and Environmental Economics, Faculty of Economics and Management, Institut Pertanian Bogor

with expertise in Ecotourism and Environmental Services Management