SIPEF is a Belgian agribusiness group committed to the production of high-quality, sustainable, and traceable tropical agricultural commodities. In Indonesia, this includes palm oil and tea
We combine operational excellence with deep respect for the ecosystems, landscapes, and communities in which we work. From world-class research and development and industry-leading certifications, to regenerative practices, nature-based innovations, and meaningful smallholder partnerships, every decision we make is guided by care for people and the planet.
97% of our Indonesian production area is used to produce palm oil.
Setting new standards for crude palm oil
In 2024, a pilot crude palm oil (CPO) washing facility was installed at the Agro Muko palm oil mill. The first batch of washed CPO has been delivered with promising results, placing SIPEF in a leading position to produce CPO with significantly lower chloride levels than those recommended by European food safety standards. In 2025, we commissioned two additional CPO washing facilities.
These efforts form part of our commitment to to meet evolving customer expectations and technical specifications, while leading the industry in elevating benchmarks and setting new standards for premium CPO.
Pioneering at Perlabian
In December 2025, SIPEF commissioned our first bio-compressed natural gas (bio-CNG) facility at our Perlabian palm oil mill in North Sumatra. The plant, established in partnership with KIS Group, converts methane from palm oil mill effluent (POME) into renewable gas, and reduces CO₂ emissions by more than 54,000 tonnes annually.
The launch of this facility demonstrates our commitment to circular solutions that transform operational by-products into clean energy, strengthen energy resilience, create local employment, and support long-term economic development in the communities where we operate.
SIPEF Biodiversity Indonesia
SIPEF Biodiversity Indonesia (SBI) is a 12 672-hectare ecosystem restoration initiative located next to Kerinci Seblat National Park. It focuses on biodiversity protection and monitoring, including the presence of critically endangered species, such as the Sumatran tiger. The project also supports active reforestation and agroforestry.
SBI also aims to strengthen science-based conservation and monitoring efforts in collaboration with the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and SINTAS, a local non-governmental organisation (NGO) in Indonesia.
Managing our plantations and mills
Our Indonesian operations are based in North Sumatra, Bengkulu, South Sumatra, and West Java, and managed by our Head Office in Medan.
Our Indonesian plantations and mill operations are overseen by our subsidiary, Tolan Tiga Indonesia.