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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
Nickel smelters association asks govt to delay new royalties implementation
The Indonesian Nickel Smelters Association (FINI) has requested the government to delay the implementation of new royalties on nickel ore until the price of nickel on the international market − the London Metal Exchange (LME) − reaches US$17,000 per metric ton in contrast to the current three-month nickel contract on the LME of some $15,600 per ton.
Pertamina, Hyundai join forces to turn waste into hydrogen fuel in Bandung
PT Pertamina (Persero) is collaborating with Hyundai Motor Group and the West Java Provincial Government to build a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in Bandung, West Java. The ecosystem can utilize waste into hydrogen fuel.