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Jakarta’s Rorotan RDF Plant to begin operation in July, tackle city’s mounting waste
Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, has called for the immediate operation of the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facility in Rorotan, North Jakarta, by July 2025, emphasizing that the plant’s infrastructure is already proven and ready for deployment.
Pertamina supports government push to accelerate 2025 Oil&Gas lifting targets
State energy company PT Pertamina is determined to support the Indonesian government's efforts to accelerate oil and gas (migas) lifting targets in 2025, amid national energy security challenges and global market volatility.
Pertamina NRE shows interest in developing Indonesia’s first PLTN
State energy company Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has expressed interest in participating in the development of Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant (PLTN), signaling the company’s intent to expand its portfolio within the clean energy transition framework outlined in the country’s power supply roadmap.
Integrated EV battery ecosystem meant to achieve energy independence: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving national energy independence by developing a large-scale, integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery industry ecosystem, emphasizing the need for Indonesia to reach a production capacity of 100 gigawatts (GW) to realize his vision of energy self-sufficiency.
Foreign oil giants eye Indonesia’s geothermal power amid push for green energy
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced a growing interest from global oil drilling companies in investing in the country’s renewable energy sector, particularly geothermal power, with international fossil fuel firms such as Inpex Corporation and Chevron Corporation reportedly eager to participate in the upcoming auction of 10 geothermal working areas (WKP).
Russia’s Zarubezhneft stays committed to Indonesia’s Tuna Block, seeks new partner
Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft has confirmed its continued participation in the Tuna Block project located offshore north of Natuna Island, Riau Islands province, dispelling previous rumors suggesting the company's withdrawal due to geopolitical pressures.
Government to legalize community oil wells, allow sales to Pertamina
The government is set to legalize crude oil extraction activities carried out by local communities across Indonesia, a move that could formalize the production of up to 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) and ensure its sales to State energy company PT Pertamina.
Prabowo inaugurates Rp25 trillion renewable energy projects across 15 provinces
President Prabowo Subianto launched on Thursday, June 26, 2025 a series of renewable energy (EBT) power plant projects across 15 Indonesian provinces, representing a combined investment of Rp25 trillion (US$1.56 billion) and a major step toward the country's long-term goal of energy self-sufficiency.
MedcoEnergi acquires Repsol’s participating interest in Corridor PSC
Energy company PT Medco Internasional (MEDC) has strengthened its position in the domestic gas sector with a major acquisition from Spain’s Repsol E&P S.à.r.l., purchasing a 24 percent indirect participating interest in the Corridor Block for US$425 million (Rp6.8 trillion).
Kangean Energy denies environmental misconduct amid public scrutiny
Kangean Energy Indonesia Ltd. (KEI), an upstream oil and gas contractor operating in East Java waters, has refuted recent allegations suggesting that its offshore activities have caused environmental harm and failed to benefit surrounding communities.
Danantara-PGE to sign strategic agreements for 3 GW geothermal expansion
Indonesia’s state investment management authority BPI Danantara is preparing to sign a Head of Agreement (HoA) and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) State energy company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) to accelerate the development of key national projects, with a focus on expanding geothermal energy capacity up to 3 gigawatts (GW).
Gas power expansion in RI’s RUPTL could cost the State US$60 billion: IEEFA
Indonesia’s plan to expand gas-fired power plants in its 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) could burden the state with up to US$60 billion in fiscal costs, according to a new analysis from the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA).