#Energy Resources
Nuclear energy must be central to Indonesia’s clean energy future: Lead engineer
Indonesia must urgently place nuclear energy at the center of its long-term national energy strategy to ensure energy security, economic competitiveness, and the success of its carbon neutrality goals by 2060, a leading Engineer said.
Indonesia poised to launch nuclear power plants by 2030s: Expert
An energy expert has expressed his confidence that Indonesia is ready to begin constructing nuclear power plants (PLTN) and have operational units by early 2030s, citing the legal and institutional infrastructure is in place and the country has sufficient technical expertise to manage nuclear energy safely and effectively.
Bahlil threatens to revoke Inpex's Masela Block permit over delays
Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has issued a stern warning to Japanese oil and gas company Inpex, threatening to revoke its permit to operate the Masela Block if the company continues to delay its project development.
Energi Mega Persada reports improved financial performance in 2024
PT Energi Mega Persada (EMP) recorded a solid financial performance in 2024, reporting an 11 percent increase in net sales from US$420.8 million in 2024 to US$467.4 million in 2024, a 5 percent rise in EBITDA from US$265.7 million in 2023 to US$278 .9 million in 2024, and a 10 percent growth in net profit from US$68.4 million in 2023 to US$75.4 million in 2024.
PGN prepares natural gas supply for Jatengland Industrial Area
PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) is exploring the provision of natural gas supply and infrastructure for the Jatengland Industrial Area in Central Java as part of its commitment to expanding the utilization of natural gas to support national industrial growth.
Pertamina launches oil & gas exploration in Natuna to strengthen energy security
Pertamina East Natuna, a subsidiary of Pertamina’s upstream oil and gas division, has commenced exploration in the North Natuna Sea as part of efforts to increase Indonesia’s domestic hydrocarbon reserves.
Geothermal project in Flores rejected over environmental, rights concerns
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) SVD Ende and civil society organizations have opposed the geothermal energy project in Sokoria and Mataloko, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara due to concerns over environmental destruction, forced land acquisition, and military involvement.
Green electricity exports to Singapore could generate US$4.2 B annually: IEEFA
Indonesia's plan to export renewable electricity to Singapore is expected to generate up to $4.2 billion in annual foreign exchange earnings, along with $210 million to $600 million in income tax revenue, while also strengthening the country's energy transition, a report by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) says.
Upstream-downstream sectors collaboration key to energy self-sufficiency
Collaboration between upstream and downstream sectors is crucial to ensuring the availability and sustainability of natural gas energy in Indonesia, energy experts said.
ESDM ministry: Natural Gas, reliable source for national energy security
National energy security remains a crucial issue for the Indonesian government, particularly in the energy transition and optimization of existing natural resources, with natural gas emerging as an alternative energy source to achieve national energy security and self-sufficiency.
Pertamina converts flare gas into electricity to promote clean energy
Two subsidiaries of State energy company PT Pertamina − Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) and PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) − have signed a Head of Agreement (HOA) to develop the Flare Gas into electricity.
Medco Power begins commercial operations of Ijen Geothermal Power Plant
PT Medco Power Indonesia (Medco Power), a subsidiary of PT Medco Energi Internasional (MedcoEnergi), through its business unit PT Medco Cahaya Geothermal (MCG), a jointly owned company of Medco Power and Ormat Technologies (NYSE:ORA), commenced commercial operations at the Ijen Geothermal Power Plant, the first geothermal power facility in East Java.