#Energy Resources
Indonesia and Verra to finalize mutual recognition agreement on carbon trading
The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLH) and the Environmental Fund Management Agency (BPDLH) of Indonesia are set to finalize an international cooperation agreement with global carbon standard body Verra, in the form of a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) expected to be signed in early October 2025.
Shell to exit Indonesian fuel station business by 2026
Shell will withdraw from its fuel station business in Indonesia by 2026, according to an announcement from PT Shell Indonesia, a subsidiary of Shell plc.
ESDM ministry set to complete feasibility studies for downstream projects by end of 2025
Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Ahmad Erani Yustika, has assured that the feasibility studies (FS) for ongoing downstream projects will be completed by the end of this year.
Groups protest against 11th International Geothermal Convention and Exhibition
Civil Society Coalition staged a protest on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, against the 11th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention and Exhibition (IIGCE) held at the Jakarta Convention Center as a response to the government’s relentless push to develop geothermal energy sources, which they accused of bringing disaster to communities and the environment.
Prabowo pushes for village solar plants, eyes 100 GW national capacity
President Prabowo Subianto has called for rapid development of solar power plants (PLTS) in every village across Indonesia, aiming for a national capacity of 80 to 100 gigawatts (GW), with each village being expected to host a PLTS facility with a capacity of 1 to 1.5 GW.
Jardine C&C subsidiaries to acquire Indonesian gold miner for US$540 million
A Singaporean based investment holding company, Jardine Cycle & Carriage (Jardine C&C) announced on Monday, September 15, 2025 that two of its indirect subsidiaries have agreed to purchase Indonesian gold mining company Arafura Surya Alam (ASA) in a deal valued at US$540 million (Rp8.9 trillion).
Pertamina Geothermal Energy launches pilot green hydrogen project in Ulubelu
A subsidiary of State energy company PT Pertamina, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) has launched its Pilot Project for Green Hydrogen in Ulubelu, Tanggamus Regency, Lampung, which is expected to produce around 100 kilograms of green hydrogen per day.
OASA-China Tianying partner to set up waste-to-energy plant in South Tangerang
An Indonesian renewable energy company, PT Maharaksa Biru Energi (OASA), through its subsidiary PT Indoplas Energy Hijau (IEH), has established a joint venture with Chinese waste management technology provider China Tianying Inc. (CNTY) for waste management project near the capital Jakarta.
Indonesia eyes Chinese investment for waste-to-energy projects
The Ministry of Environment (KLH) and the Environmental Management Agency (BPLH) are seeking partnerships with foreign investors, including companies from China, to push forward the development of Waste-to-Energy Power Plants (PLTSa).
Indonesia’s geothermal sector attracts more big players as Sinarmas joins with EDC
Indonesia’s geothermal energy sector is drawing growing interest from major corporations, with the latest entrant being PT Dian Swastatika Sentosa (DSSA), a coal mining subsidiary of the Sinarmas Group, which has partnered with the Philippines’ Energy Development Corporation (EDC).
Japex-Energi Mega Persada progress with Gebang gas block development in N. Sumatra
The Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) has reported progress on the development of Gebang Gas Field in Lap Sicanggang, North Sumatra, a joint venture between Japan Petroleum Exploration (Japex) and Energi Mega Persada (EMP) with a 50-50 partnership.
Indonesia-Bangladesh strengthen energy cooperation with 1st joint committee meeting
Indonesia and Bangladesh held the inaugural Joint Committee Meeting on Energy on Monday, August 25, 2025, a milestone in strengthening the two countries’ strategic collaboration, after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on energy cooperation on September 4, 2023.