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Cisem II gas pipeline project ahead of schedule, 64 percent completed
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced that the physical construction of the Cirebon-Semarang Phase II (Cisem II) natural gas pipeline project has reached 64.3 percent completion as of April 2025 − exceeding the planned target of 62.8 percent.
Banyuwangi to host Indonesia’s largest land-based PLTS with 100 MW capacity
Banyuwangi Regency in East Java has been selected as the site for Indonesia’s largest land-based solar power plant (PLTS), set to have a capacity of 100 MegaWatts (MW).
Indonesia’s mining royalty hike seen as opportunity to accelerate energy transition
Experts urge the government to channel the increased state revenues, which are expected following the enactment of Government Regulations No. 18/2025 and No. 19/2025 on increasing mineral and coal royalties, towards a just and sustainable energy transition.
RI shifts fuel imports from S’pore to U.S., Middle East amid geopolitical concerns
Indonesia is reducing its reliance on fuel imports from Singapore, diverting a significant portion of its procurement to the United States and Middle Eastern countries due to economic and geopolitical considerations, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia confirmed on Friday, May 9, 2025.
UK grants US$7.27 M to support Indonesia’s forest carbon goals
The United Kingdom has expressed commitment US$7.27 million (Rp127 billion) to help Indonesia reach its FOLU Net Sink 2030 target − an ambitious national goal to achieve net carbon absorption in the forestry and land use sector.
Indonesia secures green funding for massive floating solar plant project
PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) has secured green financing from France’s development finance institution Proparco and Standard Chartered Bank for the construction of the 92 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Saguling Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in West Java.
East Kutai turns palm oil waste into power electrifying remote villages
The East Kutai Regency Administration is taking proactive steps to harness renewable energy by converting palm oil waste into biogas to fuel power generation − an initiative aimed at bringing electricity to remote villages.
PHM continues 2nd “sail away” phase of SNB AOI project in Mahakam
PT Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina Hulu Indonesia (PHI) Kalimantan Region, held a sail away ceremony for the second phase of the Sisi Nubi Area of Interest (SNB AOI) Project for topside platforms WPN7 and WPN8 at PT Meindo Elang Indah facility, Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Coal industry calls for economic certainty in downstream mandate
Indonesia’s coal industry asks the government to provide greater clarity and investment guarantees as seven major mining companies face a regulatory mandate to begin downstream processing projects as part of their contract extensions.
RI-Japan seal US$500 million geothermal project under energy transition pact
Indonesia and Japan have reaffirmed their strategic partnership in energy transition with the financial closing of the Muara Laboh Unit 2 geothermal power project in West Sumatra.
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.