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Indonesia studies nuclear power plant proposals from Canada, Russia
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has revealed that kit has received official proposals from five nations, including Canada and Russia, to develop nuclear power plants (PLTN) in the country.
PGN pledges gas supply as industries warn of mass layoffs
State-owned gas distributor PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has pledged to secure gas supply for industries following growing concerns over disruptions that could threaten more than 130,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
Indonesia and UNDP collaborate on forest conservation, emission reduction efforts
The Indonesian Ministry of Forestry signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) on August 12, 2025 to develop a concept and funding proposal for the second phase of Green Climate Fund's support for the Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (GCF REDD+) Result-Based Payment (RBP) program.
Indonesia, Trina Solar expand partnership to boost domestic solar energy ecosystem
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has held talks with Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer Trina Solar to broaden cooperation in developing Indonesia’s domestic solar energy supply chain and ecosystem.
Gas supply disruption hits Cikarang Listrindo after Pertamina EP facility shutdown
PT Cikarang Listrindo has reported disruption in its natural gas supply following an unplanned shutdown at Pertamina EP’s (PEP) Field Subang Gathering Station on August 5, 2025.
Indonesia to offer incentives for nickel-based EV batteries to compete with LFP
The government will provide incentives to boost the development of Nickel Manganese Cobalt (NMC) batteries, aimed at making their prices competitive with the currently much cheaper Lithium Ferro Phosphate (LFP) batteries.
Indonesia’s first floating LNG facility set to process West Papua gas by 2027
As a follow-up to his June 2025 visit to Asap Kido Merah (AKM) field in Fakfak, West Papua, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized the importance of validating the construction progress of what will be a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) facility.
Indonesia holds back gas exports to prioritize domestic needs
Indonesia has yet to import gas this year, with the government focusing domestic production on meeting local demand while holding back exports, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has announced.
Study finds Last-Mile Delivery as SE Asia’s top logistics polluter, calls for green transition
A new study involving researchers from four Southeast Asian countries has revealed that last-mile delivery (LMD) is the largest contributor to emissions and costs in the logistics sector − a segment still largely untouched by electrification due to financial, regulatory, and industry-readiness challenges.
South Sumatra poised to sign first oil purchase deal from community-operated wells
South Sumatra is set to become the first region in Indonesia to sign an oil purchase contract from community-operated wells, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung.
Government identifies 33,000 community wells for national energy program
The government has identified 33,000 community wells as part of its initiative to enhance local energy access.
Gas-fired power plants expansion could “cost Indonesia up to Rp155.8 T yearly”
Indonesia’s plan to increase its gas-fired power plant capacity by up to 10.3 gigawatts (GW) in the 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) could impose a staggering cost of up to Rp155.8 trillion (US$9.6 billion) per year, while exacerbating the country’s dependence on gas imports and hindering the nation’s energy transition.