#Energy Transition
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).
Pertamina NRE seals deal with Dutch HyET group on renewable energy innovation
Renewable energy subholding of State oil and gas company Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch company HyET Group, for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia through technological innovation.
Pertamina NRE seals deal with Dutch HyET group on renewable energy innovation
Renewable energy subholding of State oil and gas company Pertamina, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (Pertamina NRE), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Dutch company HyET Group, for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia through technological innovation.
RI-Denmark collaborate on marine spatial planning to advance offshore wind energy
The Indonesian government is partnering with the Danish government to advance global Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) in support of renewable energy development, particularly offshore wind power.
IESR calls for import duty exemptions to boost Indonesia’s solar module industry
The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has urged the Indonesian government to provide stronger incentives for the domestic solar module industry, particularly through the exemption of import duties on raw materials for solar power plants (PLTS).
Indonesia, Trina Solar expand partnership to boost domestic solar energy ecosystem
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has held talks with Chinese solar photovoltaic (PV) manufacturer Trina Solar to broaden cooperation in developing Indonesia’s domestic solar energy supply chain and ecosystem.
Government reaffirms natural gas as key pillar of energy transition
The government has maintained that natural gas is the primary source of energy transition in the country's energy strategy. Mirza Mahendra, Director of the Program Development Division at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), said while representing Acting Director General of Oil and Gas, Tri Winarno, outlined the government’s focus on prioritizing gas use for domestic needs.
Indonesia eyes global leadership in EV battery industry with US$8 B investment
The government is putting all efforts to make Indonesia one of the world’s leading players in the electric vehicle (EV) industry as it continues to develop a fully integrated EV battery ecosystem − from upstream to downstream.
Pertamina-PLN collaborate on 19 geothermal projects for energy transition, security
State energy company PT Pertamina and State electricity company PT PLN have agreed to develop 19 geothermal energy projects with a total capacity of 530 Megawatts (MW) in support of self-sufficiency and accelerating the nation’s transition to clean energy.
Indonesia vows to push on with net-zero goal despite energy access gaps
Despite persistent domestic energy access challenges, Indonesia remains firmly committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2060, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia said on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
RI secures $1.3 B in green energy investment via JETP, $6 B in the pipeline
Indonesia has secured US$1.3 billion (Rp 21.2 trillion) in renewable energy investments through the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), with a further US$6 billion (Rp 97.7 trillion) in the pipeline.
UN chief declares fossil fuels “outdated,” urges global shift to clean energy
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres declares that fossil fuel era is “teetering and failing” and asks all nations to accelerate a just and inclusive transition to clean energy, calling it the “biggest economic opportunity of the 21st century.”