#Energy
Government to legalize community oil wells, allow sales to Pertamina
The government is set to legalize crude oil extraction activities carried out by local communities across Indonesia, a move that could formalize the production of up to 20,000 barrels per day (bpd) and ensure its sales to State energy company PT Pertamina.
RMK energy to issue Rp1.5 T bonds to strengthen coal logistics, expansion
PT RMK Energy (RMKE), a listed coal logistics service provider, is planning to issue its first phase of Sustainable Bonds I 2025, targeting a total issuance of Rp1.5 trillion (US$91 million). In the initial phase, the company aims to raise Rp500 billion through bonds offered in two series.
Bahlil emphasizes commitment to clean energy via new RUPTL implementation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has asked state electricity firm PT PLN to consistently implement the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) as part of the country’s clean energy agenda and carbon emission reduction commitments.
Bahlil alleges deliberate decline in Indonesia’s oil output
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has claimed that the sharp decline in national oil production was not merely a result of depleting natural resources, but also a possibly deliberate move.
Indonesia seeks real investment commitment as downstream policy bears fruit
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia reaffirms Indonesia’s commitment to its downstream industrial policy, urging foreign investors to move beyond proposals and deliver concrete commitments to support the country’s ambitions in value-added mineral processing and clean energy.
PGN Synergy secures domestic gas supply through swap gas agreement
With government’s support, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) has secured additional gas supply to meet growing domestic demand after the State-owned gas company signed two strategic agreements − a Domestic Swap Agreement and a Gas Sales Agreement − with the West Natuna Group.
Indonesia seeks Russian investment in SEZs amid talks on agriculture, energy
The Indonesian government has called on Russia to invest in Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the archipelago.
Bahlil to meet Saudi counterpart to boost mining, energy cooperation
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has revealed of a planned meeting with the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia, Banda Al-Khorayef.
Indonesia defies global trend, expands captive coal power capacity
In stark contrast to the global decline in coal-fired power plant (CFPP) expansion, Indonesia has emerged as the third-largest country in terms of new coal capacity additions in 2024 − adding 1.9 gigawatts (GW), 80 percent of which comes from captive coal power plants dedicated to industrial use.
New pump energy optimization solution launched to drive cost, carbon savings
Pump specialist Sulzer has launched the Sulzer Energy Optimization Service, an energy efficiency and carbon reduction service that will provide standard for the operation of centrifugal pumps across their lifecycle for energy intensive industries such as power generation, oil and gas, chemicals and water desalination.
RI targets waste-to-energy plants in 30 cities by 2029, aiming for 600 MW output
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, said Indonesia is targeting to process waste into fuel and electricity in 30 major cities by 2029, which are targeted to generate around 20 Megawatts (MW) of electricity per city.
MIND ID says downstreaming a solution to reduce raw material imports
Indonesia’s state-owned mining holding company, MIND ID, is confient that downstreaming is an answer to the country’s reliance on imported industrial raw materials.