#Energy Efficiency
Toyota and Pertamina partner to develop a bioethanol ecosystem in Indonesia
Toyota Motor Corporation − via PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) − plans to invest in developing a bioethanol ecosystem in Indonesia through a joint venture (JV) with State energy giant PT Pertamina.
Shell to reenter Indonesia’s upstream oil & gas sector through joint study with Kufpec
Shell plc is set to return to Indonesia’s upstream oil and gas sector through a joint study with Kuwait Foreign Petroleum Exploration Company (Kufpec), signaling renewed interest from major global energy firms in the country’s exploration potential.
Indonesia to begin construction of Bukit Asam’s DME production plant next year
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Bahlil Lahadalia has announced that the construction of PT Bukit Asam’s (PTBA) dimethyl ether (DME) production facility could begin next year, pending a final decision expected next month.
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).
TOBA clarifies non-involvement in Danantara’s waste-to-energy, patriot bond projects
Energy company PT TBS Energi Utama (TOBA) has confirmed that it will not participate in the government’s upcoming waste-to-energy (PLTSa) projects or the issuance of Patriot Bonds through the state-backed investment management agency, Danantara.
PLN-KAI join forces to electrify Indonesia’s railway network
State electricity company PT PLN has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting low-emission public transportation and energy efficiency in Indonesia through a partnership with state-owned railway operator, PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) to electrify railway lines across the country.