#Energy & Infrastructure
B.Braun installs solar power plant for 25 percent emission reduction
German pharmaceutical manufacturer B.Braun Indonesia has launched a 1.2 MWp solar power plant (PLTS) at its pharmaceutical factory in Karawang, West Java.
ESDM: Electricity oversupply in Java-Bali drops to 4 GW in 2023
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has recorded a significant decrease in electricity oversupply in Java-Bali region, to 4 gigawatts (GW) by the end of 2023, a substantial reduction from the 7 GW recorded at end of 2022.
Minister of Energy reveals need for a New LNG Plant in Aceh
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Arifin Tasrif, underscores the necessity for a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Aceh, as the existing Arun LNG facility in Lhokseumawe is deemed outdated to accommodate the significant gas potential from offshore Andaman Sea oil blocks.
PLN to launch Indonesia's first hydrogen refueling station
Indonesia is poised to witness a groundbreaking development as State-owned electricity company PT PLN, under its subholding PLN Indonesia Power, gears up to operationalize the country's inaugural hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in Senayan, Jakarta. With the construction progress reaching an impressive 98 percent, the HRS is slated for completion by February 2024.
SKK Migas to conclude Russian SOE divestment in Tuna Block by 2024
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Special Task Force (SKK Migas) targets the divestment or replacement of Zarubezhneft in the Tuna Block, off the coast of East Natuna, to be decided this year. Deputy Head of SKK Migas, Nanang Abdul Manaf, said that several companies have shown interest in taking over the position of the Russian SOE.
Inpex reveals financial scheme for Masela Block
Inpex Masela Ltd. is planning to utilize a trustee borrowing scheme (TBS) as part of the financing strategy for the Abadi LNG project in the Masela Block, which is aiming for onstream operations by the end of 2029.
VKTR to go public by end of November 2022
PT Vektr Teknologi Mobilitas (VKTR), a PT Bakrie and Brothers Tbk (Bakrie Group) electric vehicle (EV) company, will do an Initial Public Offering (IPO) later in 2022.
VKTR to provide West Java public transportation firm with electric buses
PT Vektr Teknologi Mobilitas (VKTR), a subsidiary of Bakrie and Brothers conglomeration, will supply electric bus fleet to West Java-owned enterprise PT Jasa Sarana. VKTR Chairman Anindya Bakrie said the company would provide solutions to reduce emissions from public transportation.
Kayan Hydro Energy, Japan's Sumitomo partner on 9,000MW plant in North Kalimantan
The Kayan hydropower plant developer, PT Kayan Hydro Energy (KHE), has secured a cooperation with Japanese Sumitomo Corp. to develop a 9,000MW (megaWatts) hydropower plant, the largest in Southeast Asia.
Indonesia to develop Membramo hydropower plant for smelter industry
President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo has ordered Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan to develop two biggest hydropower plants in Indonesia in Kayan River, North Kalimantan, and Membramo River, Papua, to help smelter industry in both areas. However, the project has yet to attract foreign investors.
Coal industry, pro-nuclear lobby 'hijack' Indonesia's renewable energy bill
The House of Representatives (DPR)'s intention to promote clean and renewable energy in a proposed bill has been "hijacked" by strong lobbies of coal industry and pro-nuclear parties, according to NGOs and experts. They said the bill has been strayed away from its real intention to promote renewable energy.
China, Indonesia extend agreement on Belt and Road Initiative
China and Indonesia would conduct an in-depth and high-quality cooperation through the synergy of Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and Global Maritime Fulcrum (GMF), leaders of both countries agreed on July 26, 2022.