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PT Badak LNG asked to expedite reactivation of Plant F for Geng North gas production
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has asked PT Badak LNG to accelerate the reactivation of Plant F, which will be used to process gas from the Geng North well, operated by Italian oil and gas company ENI in the North Ganal block.
E. Indonesia’s oil&gas explorations boosted upon Seram-Aru 2D seismic survey completion
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that Malaysian oil company Petronas successfully completed a 2D seismic survey in the Seram-Aru offshore area in July 2024, ahead of schedule.
Batang Toru hydroelectric power plant may begin operation ahead of schedule
Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) reveals that the Batang Toru Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) in South Tapanuli, slated to provide clean energy to North Sumatra, is projected to begin operation in the first half of 2026, ahead of the initial Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) target of December 31, 2026.
Blawan Ijen geothermal power plant set to begin operation in December 2024
The Blawan Ijen Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) project in East Java, developed by PT Medco Cahaya Geothermal, is on track to begin commercial operation by December 2024.
ThorCon Power Indonesia submits proposal for Indonesia's first nuclear power plant
PT ThorCon Power Indonesia has officially submitted a proposal to the National Energy Council (DEN) to begin preparations for the implementation of the TMSR500 as Indonesia's first nuclear power plant (PLTN).
SGAR project nears completion, set to begin operation by February 2025
The Smelter Grade Alumina Refinery (SGAR) project in Mempawah, West Kalimantan, is nearing completion and is scheduled to begin commercial operation (COD) by February 2025.
President inaugurates anode plant in Kendal, boosting Indonesia’s EV industry
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo officially inaugurated the anode production facility of PT Indonesia BTR New Energi Materials in Kendal Special Economic Zone (KEK), Central Java, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, marking a significant milestone in Indonesia's effort to establish a solid electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem.
National data center in Cikarang set to begin operation in 2025
The Ministry of Communication and Informatics has announced that the National Data Center (PDN) in Cikarang, Bekasi, West Java, is expected to become operational in 2025.
ESDM ministry collaborates with foreign companies on wind energy potential in Java
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has teamed up with foreign companies to explore the wind energy potential in Java, assessing the feasibility of building Wind Power Plants (PTBs) in the region.
RI-S’pore partnership secures US$1 B investment in renewable energy battery sector
A partnership between Indonesia-Singapore has secured US$1 billion (Rp15.9 trillion) in investment in the renewable battery sector bolstering the supply chain.
Global investors invited to develop solar power projects in IKN
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) invites United Arab Emirates-based energy company Masdar alongside other investors to participate in the development of solar power plants (PLTS) in the new capital Nusantara (IKN), East Kalimantan.
PUPR ministry-South Korea collaborate to build immersed tunnel for IKN toll road
The Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) has sealed an agreement with the South Korean Government to build an immersed tunnel for an underwater toll road in the Indonesian Capital City, Nusantara (IKN).