#Corporate
Sulawesi sets an example on renewable energy exploitation, sustainable mining
Sulawesi Island possesses abundant renewable energy resources, particularly hydro power, that has long been utilized as energy and power generating sources by companies operating in the country’s eastern island.
President launches sugar self-sufficiency program in Merauke
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo symbolically planted the first sugarcane to mark the development of downstream sugarcane plantation, sugar factory, and bioethanol project in Sermayam Indah Village, Merauke Regency, South Papua, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
AMMAN subsidiary secures export permit for copper concentrate
PT Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (AMNT), a subsidiary of PT Amman Mineral Internasional (AMMAN), has secured the export permit for copper concentrate from the Indonesian Ministry of Trade following a recommendation from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
Seeking billions in renewable energy investment, Indonesia told to improve regulations
Indonesia needs to re-evaluate its planning, procurement and investment processes to secure its renewable energy financing needs.
Nickel miners support integrated information system SIMBARA
Secretary General of the Indonesia Nickel Mining Association (APNI), Meidy Katrin, said her association supports the development of Simbara, the information system of mineral and coal resources.
Government includes nickel, tins into integrated information system
The government launched on Monday, July 22, 2024, the expanded version of the Mineral and Coal Information System (SIMBARA) that initially covered a mere coal commodity into an extended system, including also nickel and tin commodities.
Bank Mandiri to cease funding companies without energy transition plans
PT Bank Mandiri has announced that it will gradually halt funding for companies that lack a roadmap for energy transition and decarbonization, a move associated with Indonesia's commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2060.
PT Pupuk Indonesia projects significant increase in gas demand by 2030
State-owned fertilizer producer PT Pupuk Indonesia has projected that its natural gas demand will reach 1 billion standard cubic feet per day (BSCFD) by 2030, a substantial increase from 820 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD) in 2024.
PTBA collaborates with BRIN on coal conversion for EV battery materials
PT Bukit Asam (PTBA) has partnered with the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) to initiate a pilot project converting coal into artificial graphite and anode sheets, which serve as raw materials for Lithium-ion (Li-ion) electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Government praised for support on rooftop solar panel industry
Players praise the government for its support in domestic rooftop solar panel industry through suitable regulation.
PLN operates new 150 kV transmission for Ceria Group Smelter in Kolaka
State electricity company PT PLN energizes the first transmission line connecting its 150 kiloVolt (kV) Kolaka Substation in Kolaka regency, Southeast Sulawesi, with the substation of PT nickel mining company PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama (CNI), part of the Ceria Group.
Govt to issue permit extension for Freeport before End of Jokowi administration
The government will issue permit extension for PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) before the end of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo administration in October 2024, said Minister of Investment/Head of Investment Coordinating Board Bahlil Lahadalia on Thursday, July 11, 2024.