#Energy Security
BREN launches five geothermal Power projects worth US$364.8 M to boost clean energy
PT Barito Renewables Energy (BREN) has commenced the development of five geothermal power plant (PLTP) projects with a total investment of US$364.8 million (Rp 5.9 trillion), marking a significant step in Indonesia’s clean energy transition.
Danantara-ACWA Power-Pertamina partner in US$10 B green hydrogen, water desalination project
State investment management agency (BPI Danantara) has joined a US$10 billion (Rp162.15 trillion) project spearheaded by Saudi-based ACWA Power Co. and State energy giant PT Pertamina in a combined green hydrogen production and large-scale water desalination project, which represents one of the most ambitious sustainable energy collaborations in Southeast Asia.
Jakarta’s Rorotan RDF Plant to begin operation in July, tackle city’s mounting waste
Minister of Environment, Hanif Faisol Nurofiq, has called for the immediate operation of the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) facility in Rorotan, North Jakarta, by July 2025, emphasizing that the plant’s infrastructure is already proven and ready for deployment.
Pertamina NRE shows interest in developing Indonesia’s first PLTN
State energy company Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE) has expressed interest in participating in the development of Indonesia’s first nuclear power plant (PLTN), signaling the company’s intent to expand its portfolio within the clean energy transition framework outlined in the country’s power supply roadmap.
Integrated EV battery ecosystem meant to achieve energy independence: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving national energy independence by developing a large-scale, integrated electric vehicle (EV) battery industry ecosystem, emphasizing the need for Indonesia to reach a production capacity of 100 gigawatts (GW) to realize his vision of energy self-sufficiency.
Foreign oil giants eye Indonesia’s geothermal power amid push for green energy
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has announced a growing interest from global oil drilling companies in investing in the country’s renewable energy sector, particularly geothermal power, with international fossil fuel firms such as Inpex Corporation and Chevron Corporation reportedly eager to participate in the upcoming auction of 10 geothermal working areas (WKP).
Russia’s Zarubezhneft stays committed to Indonesia’s Tuna Block, seeks new partner
Russian oil and gas company Zarubezhneft has confirmed its continued participation in the Tuna Block project located offshore north of Natuna Island, Riau Islands province, dispelling previous rumors suggesting the company's withdrawal due to geopolitical pressures.
Prabowo inaugurates Rp25 trillion renewable energy projects across 15 provinces
President Prabowo Subianto launched on Thursday, June 26, 2025 a series of renewable energy (EBT) power plant projects across 15 Indonesian provinces, representing a combined investment of Rp25 trillion (US$1.56 billion) and a major step toward the country's long-term goal of energy self-sufficiency.
Oil production on the rise, surpassing 2024 Output: SKK Migas
The national oil and gas sector has shown signs of recovery as oil production begins to climb steadily, surpassing last year’s levels, with the Upstream Oil and Gas Regulatory Task Force (SKK Migas) revealing that national crude oil output was recorded at 583,275 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) in June, up from 580,405 BOPD in May and exceeding the full-year 2024 average of 580,142 BOPD.
Pertamina NRE acquires stake in Philippine energy firm CREC for US$120 million
State-owned energy company subholding, PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), has acquired a 20 percent stake in Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC), a leading renewable energy developer in the Philippines, through a share subscription agreement valued at US$120 million.
West Kalimantan tipped as strategic site for nuclear power development
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has identified West Kalimantan as a region with significant and diverse energy potential, including nuclear resources, positioning it as a key candidate for future electricity generation development.
MedcoEnergi commences first oil lifting from Forel Field in South Natuna Sea
Energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional (MedcoEnergi) has announced the commencement of first oil lifting from the Forel oil and gas field located in the South Natuna Sea Block B, Riau Islands Province, marking a new milestone in Indonesia's upstream energy sector.