#Corporate
Local community complains about farm road grab case in Morowali
A dozen of resident representatives grouped under the United Ambunu Forum of West Bungku District, Morowali Regency, along with activists of the Indonesian Forum for the Environment (WALHI) Central Sulawesi chapter, have complained to the National Human Rights Commission (Komnas HAM) and the Ombudsman over the claim made by a Chinese nickel smelter company on a farm road in the regency.
Six biggest coal miners have yet to report their methane gas emission
Six of the 10 biggest coal companies in Indonesia have not reported coal mine methane (CMM) emissions from their production activities, significantly indicating hat the environmental impact of coal mining is not calculated comprehensively and therefore abolish crucial opportunities for decarbonization considering that methane gas has warming effects 30 times more than CO2.
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.