politics
Dissecting the pulse of the nation’s politics, where power plays and policies collide in a fight for the future.
RI ‘does not seek operational control’ in permit extension talks with Freeport
Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia has maintained that the Indonesian government does not seek control of PT Freeport Indonesia operation during the negotiation for extension of the company's special mining business permit after 2041.
Bahlil: Mining permit granted in return to organizations’ services to the nation
Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia says the government’s decision to grant mining business permit for religious organizations is in return to their past services during and after the country's struggle for independence.
SKK Migas, contractors increase value-added gas production into LNG and LPG
Jakarta − The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) and gas contractors (KKKS) have been actively enggaged in efforts to achieve zero routine flaring target and to increase the added-value of gas production by utilizing gas that has the potential to be used as derivative products into LNG and LPG.
Ahok, Anies top the list for 2024-2029 Jakarta governorship
A recent survey by Katadata Insight Center (KIC) reveals that former Jakarta Governors Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama and Anies Rasyid Baswedan are the leading candidates for the Jakarta governorship position for the 2024-2029 term.
OJK carefully responds to BPK's findings on supervision of closed financing firms
The Financial Services Authority (OJK) is addressing findings from the Supreme Audit Agency (BPK) regarding the oversight of closed financing companies, which has been deemed suboptimal.
Labor unions await discussions on ‘Tapera’ with President-elect Prabowo Subianto
Labor unions are set to open discussions on the Public Housing Savings program, known as Tapera, when President-elect Prabowo Subianto takes office.
SKK Migas outlines delays in 2030 oil and gas production targets
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has identified three main reasons for the delay in achieving Indonesia's 2030 oil and gas production targets, including delays in the onstream schedule of planned projects, such as the Blok Tuna in the North Natuna Sea.
Pertamina's 2023 oil production increases by 8 percent
The oil production of State oil and gas company PT Pertamina in 2023 recorded an increase of 8 percent compared to oil production in 2022. Pertamina's oil production rose from 514,000 Barrels per Day (BOPD) in 2022 to 566,000 BOPD in 2023.
Delta Dunia Group acquires Atlantic Carbon Group
Jakarta − PT Delta Dunia Makmur, through American Anthracite SPV I, LLC, a subsidiary of BUMA International, has signed a Stock Purchase Agreement (SPA) for acquisition of Atlantic Carbon Group, Inc (ACG), the second largest Ultra High Grade (UHG) anthracite producer in the United States.
Anies Baswedan considered by PDI-P for 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election
Anies Baswedan has appeared to be a potential candidate for the 2024 Jakarta gubernatorial election under the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle’s (PDI-P) ticket.
Jokowi discusses emission reduction, deforestation regulations with Norwegian minister
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo met with Norwegian Minister of Climate and Environment Andreas Bjelland Erikson in Jakarta on Sunday, June 2, 2024, discussing bilateral cooperation to reduce carbon emissions and the European Union's anti-deforestation regulations.
Indonesia develops roadmap for cement industry decarbonization
The Ministry of Industry is currently drafting a decarbonization roadmap for the cement industry, to be implemented through a Ministerial Regulation by 2025.