#Clean Energy
Indonesia urged to maximize China’s BRI investments for renewable energy transition
Health and Environment Solution provider, Sustain Foundation, has urged the Indonesian government to seize investment opportunities from China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to accelerate the country’s shift toward renewable energy.
Pertamina NRE pushes global collaboration to address energy transition challenges
Renewable energy subholding of State energy giant Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), emphasizes that cross-sector and cross-country collaboration is essential to build a resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem against challenges of regulatory uncertainty, technological risks, and limited financing.
Government asked to treat coal plant retirement as long-term investment
The government must change its mindset regarding the early retirement of coal-fired power plants (PLTU), which is often viewed as a costly burden, said Atina Rizqiana, a researcher at the Center of Economic and Law Studies (CELIOS).
Bahlil inaugurates two mini-hydro power plants in Eastern Indonesia
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has inaugurated the operation of two mini-hydro power plants (PLTMH) in eastern Indonesia − the Wairara PLTMH in East Sumba, East Nusa Tengara with a capacity of 128 kilowatts (kW) and the Anggi PLTMH in Arfak Mountains, West Papua with 150 kW of capacity.
Toyota to build ethanol plant in Indonesia to support 2027 E10 fuel mandate
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming reveals that Japanese automotive giant Toyota plans to build an ethanol production plant in Indonesia, apparently in support of Indonesia's planned E10 gasoline mandate in 2027
Indonesia considers nuclear power as key pillar for Net Zero Emissions by 2060
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is considering nuclear power as a strategic component in the country’s transition to Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060, with nuclear energy being viewed as a critical solution to ensure reliable national electricity supply while supporting decarbonization of the power sector.
PLN EPI, Biomassa Energi, Poland’s G7 Group ink deal to boost Indonesia’s biomass exports
State-owned energy company PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Biomassa Energi Group (BEG) and G7 Group SP.Z.O.O from Poland to strengthen Indonesia’s biomass supply chain and export capabilities to global markets, particularly in Asia and Europe.
Farmers, ethanol producers say Indonesia not ready for E10 fuel mandate
Farmers and ethanol industry players say that Indonesia is not yet ready to implement the government’s planned mandatory E10 biofuel policy, citing the lack of a clear national roadmap for ethanol development.
Indonesia prepares licensing framework for carbon storage projects, eyes EU partnership
The Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) is drafting a licensing framework for carbon capture and storage (CCS) service projects in Indonesia, marking a significant step toward the country’s green investment goals.
Xurya expands into off-grid solar, IPP projects to support Indonesia’s energy transition
Solar power leasing company Xurya has announced a major business expansion into off-grid solar systems for the commercial & industrial segment as well as Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects.
Finance Minister criticizes Pertamina over refinery delays as energy subsidies soar
Minister of Finance, Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa, has voiced concern over the country’s ballooning energy subsidies, placing part of the blame on state-owned energy giant Pertamina for failing to build new oil refineries.
Indonesia and Verra to finalize mutual recognition agreement on carbon trading
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) and the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) of Indonesia are set to finalize an international cooperation agreement with global carbon standard body Verra, in the form of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) expected to be signed in early October 2025.