The collaboration between the East Sumba Regional Government, Terviva, and Seh/Santi Group officially commenced with the groundbreaking planting of 100 pongamia trees on April 20, 2026, at the Matawai Maringu Breeding Center. This symbolic launch for the 50-hectare demonstration plot marks the beginning of the actual expansion phase, a large-scale project projected to cover thousands of hectares. Strategically supporting the national green energy program, the initiative explores the resilience of Indonesia-origin pongamia from the PoMa Hub alongside Terviva varieties from the USA. This science-driven partnership aims to establish a sustainbale biofuel feedstock while creating long-term economic opportunities for local communicites in East Sumba.