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Majority in Flores support geothermal project, but vocal minority raises environmental concerns
Despite growing opposition from some community members, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported that the majority of residents in Flores, East Nusa Tenggara are in favor of developing geothermal power plants (PLTP) in their region.
ESDM ministry sticks to 1-million BOPD target by 2030 despite challenges
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving the national oil production target of 1 million barrels of oil per day (BOPD) by 2030, despite mounting doubts about the target feasibility.
Six countries express interests in building nuclear power plants in Indonesia
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has reported growing international interests in supporting Indonesia’s nuclear energy ambitions.
Over a thousand communities affected as oil palm conflicts escalate: Sawit Watch
Agrarian conflicts tied to palm oil plantations are intensifying across Indonesia, with Sawit Watch recording at least 1,126 communities involved in disputes with more than 385 oil palm in 22 provinces.
Asia’s energy security at risk as tariff wars spur LNG Dependence: Experts
As Asian countries scramble to balance trade deficits with the United States through long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, experts warn that such deals may deepen energy insecurity and derail clean energy goals across the region.
PLN launches 1 GW hydropower tender to boost renewable energy mix
Indonesia’s state-owned power utility company PT PLN has initiated a tender for the development of hydroelectric power plants (hydropower) with a total capacity of up to 1 gigawatt (GW).
Indonesia approves Rosatom’s proposal, aiming for first operation by 2030
State-owned power utility company PT PLN has approved a proposal from the Russian nuclear giant State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom to build Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant.
Pertamina's Lahendong geothermal project leads carbon market trades on IDXCarbon
The Lahendong geothermal power plant project, operated by a subsidiary of State-owned energy company Pertamina, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, has emerged as the most traded carbon unit on Indonesia’s Carbon Exchange, IDXCarbon, according to the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX).
Hot mud eruption at Sorik Marapi, a false promise of green energy: Jatam
Hot mud erupted across farmland in Roburan Dolok village, South Panyabungan District, North Sumatra, which is situated next the Sorik Marapi geothermal project operated by PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP), on April 22, 2025.
Renewed green energy pact underway boosting renewable investment and collaboration between Indonesia-Denmark
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia has signed the protocol for amending the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy between Indonesia and Denmark in the field of Renewable Energy, Clean Energy and Energy Conservation.
UK backs Indonesia's green shift with micro hydro project in East Lombok
The British government has confirmed its support for Indonesia's energy transition through strategic partnerships, one of which is the Pandanduri Micro Hydro Power Plant (PLTMH) project in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
Indonesia eyes US$38 billion CCS investment in Java Sea
The Indonesia Carbon Capture and Storage Center (ICCSC) reveals of a planned US$38 billion (Rp640.79 trillion) investment for the development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facilities in the Java Sea region currently under evaluation by from various companies, from multinational companies and also national oil companies