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Bahlil to summon mining permit holders over environmental concerns in Raja Ampat
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia is set to summon nickel mining permit holders operating in and around Raja Ampat, Southwest Papua, in response to mounting public scrutiny over the environmental impact of mining operation in the world-renowned marine tourism destination.
Medco posts Q1 profit decline amid lower contribution from Amman Mineral
PT Medco Energi Internasional (Medco) reported a sharp decline in net profit for the first quarter (Q1) of 2025, down nearly 75.23 percent year-on-year to US$18 million (Rp 293.32 billion), from US$72.66 million in the same period last year. The figure also marks a significant drop from the US$94.08 million profit posted in the fourth quarter of 2024.
Biomass co-firing in Indonesian coal plants fails to cut emissions: CREA
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that biomass co-firing at coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia brings only marginal reductions in emissions and could, in fact, introduce new pollutants.
Bahlil emphasizes commitment to clean energy via new RUPTL implementation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has asked state electricity firm PT PLN to consistently implement the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) as part of the country’s clean energy agenda and carbon emission reduction commitments.
Solar and Wind could power 30% of ASEAN data centers by 2030: Report
A new report by energy think tank EMBER reveals that solar and wind energy could supply up to 30 percent of the electricity demand for data centers across Southeast Asia by 2030 amid surging digital infrastructure growth.
Bahlil alleges deliberate decline in Indonesia’s oil output
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has claimed that the sharp decline in national oil production was not merely a result of depleting natural resources, but also a possibly deliberate move.
Government to offer 60 new oil&gas working areas in the next two years
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating energy security and boosting investor confidence through increased upstream investments and production capacity.
RI eyes floating nuclear power plants for Eastern regions, targets first on-grid reactor by 2029
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is considering the deployment of floating nuclear power plants (PLTN) to electrify remote areas in Eastern Indonesia, which currently rely heavily on oil-fueled power generators.
RI regains favor as global oil&gas exploration hub amid improved investment climate
Indonesia is once again emerging as a top destination for global oil and gas (O&G) exploration investment, as recent large-scale hydrocarbon discoveries and regulatory improvements restore investor confidence in the country’s upstream sector.
President tells oil and gas regulators to simplify rules
President Prabowo Subianto has issued a stern warning to officials overseeing Indonesia’s oil and gas sector, indicating that those who fail to simplify regulations will be removed from office.
Nickel industry to launch global ESG standards to counter negative campaigns
Indonesia’s nickel industry is preparing to introduce national and international standardizations in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices, aimed at safeguarding the country’s mineral downstreaming policy and ensuring responsible resource management amidst mounting international criticism and environmental scrutiny.
China leads, Japan and S. Korea catch up in ASEAN’s green energy transition
As competition heats up in the renewable energy sector, China, Japan, and South Korea are intensifying measures to strengthen their influence in Southeast Asia’s green transition.