#Energy Resources
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.
Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP): A failed initiative or unfulfilled promise?
Hashim S. Djojohadikusumo, Indonesia’s Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy, recently expressed strong reservations about the effectiveness of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), calling it a "failed program." At the CNBC Indonesia ESG Sustainability Forum 2025, Hashim remarked, “It has been running for two years, yet not a single dollar has been disbursed by the U.S. government. It turned out to be just empty talk.”
NGOs: Calculations show that early retirement of power plants is possible
A number of non-governmental organizations in the economy, legal, environment and energy circles have concluded that Indonesia has the strong capital to continue with its energy transition project, especially the early retirement of coal-fired power plants (PLTU).
Indonesia told to accelerate solar, wind energy development to meet target
The new and renewable energy (EBT) target set in the 2024-2060 National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) of 75.6 gigawatts (GW) by 2035 requires acceleration of solar and wind energy through strategic planning and close monitoring. By doing so, prospective projects with a total capacity of 45 gigawatts (GW), as recorded by the Global Energy Monitor (GEM), can be realised and ensure Indonesia reaches its clean energy development target on time.
Indonesia-UAE strengthen energy cooperation for global sustainability advancement
Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have agreed to strengthen collaboration in the energy and mineral resources sectors.