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Govt asked to accelerate LPG conversion in East Nusa Tenggara
The government must accelerate the process of converting kerosene to 3 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for people in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province, in particular West Flores regency, for the sake of sustainable livelihood of the people and the government’s green energy target, an energy observer says.
Rosan meets giant Chinese firms for EV ecosystem investment acceleration
Minister of Investment and Downstreaming/Head of the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) Rosan Perkasa Roeslani met with a number of giant Chinese companies within the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem production chain during his visit to China on December 16-17, 2024.
Government raises CPO export levy to 10 percent for biodiesel subsidies
The government will raise the export levy on crude palm oil (CPO) from 7.5 percent to 10 percent, aimed at supporting the financing for biodiesel subsidies, which will increase with the launch of the 40 percent biodiesel blend (B40) program starting January 1, 2025.
ASRI partners with Vietnam's Xanh SM to launch electric taxi services in Indonesia
PT Agung Sedayu Retail Indonesia (ASRI), a subsidiary of Agung Sedayu Group, has partnered with Xanh SM, a leading electric taxi service provider from Vietnam, to promote eco-friendly mobility solutions in Indonesia.
SCG works on strategic projects for inclusive sustainable green economy in Indonesia
Thai conglomerate Siam Cement Group (SCG) has unveiled strategic collaborative projects aimed at fostering an inclusive and sustainable green economy in Indonesia.
Massive investment sought to meet 72 percent renewable energy mix target
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is targeting a 72 percent new and renewable energy (EBT) mix by 2060 in line with the previously set National Electricity General Plan (RUKN).
Renewable energy development hampered by regulation and infrastructure: House
The government has set an ambitious target to develop new and renewable energy (EBT) capacity of 103 Gigawatts in the next 15 years despite the realization of this target is hampered by the absence of regulations and supporting ecosystems.
Slow renewable energy project negotiations potentially hinder 75 GW target
The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) has found that most renewable energy projects have not yet reached the power purchase agreement (PPPA) stage, despite being auctioned two years ago.
PLN accelerates energy transition through media roundtable, startup collaborations
State power utility PT PLN on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 opened a Media Roundtable with four leading startups to accelerate the development of the green energy ecosystem.
IMA: Indonesia books a surplus in copper production amidst global deficit
Indonesia is having a surplus in copper production with the existing copper smelters capable of producing 1.3 million tons of copper cathode a year, far above the local market need of 250,000 tons that Indonesia needs to take advantage of global copper commodity deficit in the next couple of years at the time when the need for green technology of copper as raw materials increases.