Palm Kernel Oil has a high economic value to be used as a fuel source. In the past, palm shells were only considered as wastes which could not be utilized and were only used by palm oil mills as road paving. But gradually the palm shells can actually be used as an alternative energy or bioenergy. Together with coal, palm shells are a very prospective alternative fuel choice at very competitive prices to meet the energy needs of the cement industries, plant boilers, pulp, textile, metallurgy industries and others which continue to increase in line with the improving national economy.

If compared to coal, palm shells are more environmentally friendly and more efficient. They can be renewed so that the availability of goods in the long term is more guaranteed. With calories ranging from 4000-4300, palm kernel shares have significant market shares in the cement, pulp, textile, foundry, food, chemical, rubber and tire industries.

Indonesia is one of the largest palm oil producing countries in the world. The spread of oil palm in almost all corners of the country. The rapid development of oil palm itself also has an impact on the development of the palm kernel shell. The more processing of palm oil, the more palm shells produced.

Currently, since it is well appreciated in foreign markets, palm shells, which were previously wastes from palm oil mills (PKS), have now become an export commodity. Countries which have already been very concerned with the issue of renewable energy, such as Europe, are potential markets for exports of palm shells.

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