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Amazon Kuiper to invest in Indonesia, challenging Starlink in satellite internet
Amazon's low earth orbit (LEO) project, Amazon Kuiper, plans to build six gateway stations in Indonesia with an initial investment of US$20 million (Rp328 billion), a move seen as a competitor to Starlink.
Indonesia eyes US$3.82 B boost from coal downstreaming, LPG imports cut
The Ministry of Investment and Downstream reveals that the potential downstream of coal could reach US$31.82 billion (Rp552.48 trillion) that will come from three types of products, namely Dimethyl Ether (DME), methanol and coke/semi-coke.
RI targets waste-to-energy plants in 30 cities by 2029, aiming for 600 MW output
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, said Indonesia is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 major cities by 2029, which are targeted to generate around 20 Megawatts (MW) of electricity per city.
Indonesia to build floating solar power plants on two dams, targets operation in 2027
The Ministry of Public Works will utilize two dams, one of which is the Jati Dam in West Java, to install floating solar power plants (PLTS) with a target of operation in 2027.
PGN Saka Energi-BP open tender for offshore vessel chartering
PGN Saka Energi, a subsidiary of State-owned gas distribution company PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN), and a British multinational oil and gas company, bp, have started the tender process to charter vessels to support their drilling operations at Indonesian offshore assets.
Indonesia needs 2.3 Mt of methanol as it gears up for B50 biodiesel implementation
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung said that Indonesia currently needs 2.3 million tons of methanol to implement the biodiesel 50 (B50) program in 2026 upon the fact that domestic methanol production is only around 300 thousand tons.
SKK Migas prepares strategies to boost oil and gas lifting
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has prepared three main strategies to increase oil and gas lifting to meet the needs of the 1 million barrel oil refinery to be built by the government.
Pertamina launches oil & gas exploration in Natuna to strengthen energy security
Pertamina East Natuna, a subsidiary of Pertamina’s upstream oil and gas division, has commenced exploration in the North Natuna Sea as part of efforts to increase Indonesia’s domestic hydrocarbon reserves.
PGN anticipates profit margin impact from extended gas price policy in 2025
State-owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has revealed the impact of the extension of the Specific Natural Gas Price (HGBT) program in 2025.
Indonesia accelerates oil production, refinery expansion to boost energy security
The government is determined to increase national oil production and construct refineries with a total capacity of one million barrels per day amidst the downward trend in oil and gas lifting in recent years.
PLN NTT targets 198 MW renewable energy boost by 2030, focuses on geothermal power
Main Distribution Unit (UID) of State electricity company PLN‘s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Region (PLN NTT) is targeting a new renewable energy generating capacity of up to 198 Megawatts (MW) by 2030, with the focus on Geothermal Power Plants (PLTP).
RI accelerates renewable energy development with new electricity sales rule
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued Ministerial Regulation (Permen) No. 5/2025, which provides guidelines on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for electricity generated from renewable energy sources aimed at enhancing national clean energy goals more effectively and sustainably.