#Energy
Revised regulation on rooftop solar power plants issued, quota system imposed
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Arifin Tasrif, has issued a revised regulation regarding the utilization of rooftop solar power plants.
British & UAE oil companies join forces for exploration in Andaman Sea
A collaborative effort between British and United Arab Emirates (UAE) oil companies, Harbour Energy & Mubadala Energy, continues to intensify as they progress with advanced drilling operations to ascertain gas reserves in the Andaman Sea.
Indonesia's First! PLN Launches Green Hydrogen Refueling Station
In a significant milestone for Indonesia, State electricity company PT PLN, through its subholding PLN Indonesia Power, has officially launched the first hydrogen refueling station (HRS) in the country, located in Senayan, Jakarta.
PLN prepares hydrogen as alternative energy for future vehicles
President Director of State electricity company PT PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, has suggested that hydrogen fuel cell vehicles as future transportation is much more efficient when compared to fuel-based, even electric vehicles.
Pertamina Hulu Mahakam advances with US$ 300 million offshore field development
Pertamina Hulu Mahakam (PHM) has secured the final investment decision (FID) approval to proceed with the implementation of the more than US$ 300 million Offshore Field Development Project (OPLL-3B) in the Mahakam Block.
Pertamina International EP exceeds 2023 oil and gas production targets
State energy giant Pertamina’s global arm, Pertamina International EP (PIEP), booked outstanding performance last year with its oil and gas production from its overseas assets exceeding its targets.
PLN gets US$1 million grant from USTDA for renewable energy study
State-owned electricity company PT PLN has secured a grant of approximately US$1 million (IDR 15.6 billion) from the United States Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) in support of a feasibility study for the development of new renewable energy infrastructure in five remote, outermost, and disadvantaged regions (3T) in Eastern Indonesia.
Lemigas advances research on carbon capture technologies in Indonesia
The Oil and Gas Institute (Lemigas) has conducted a series of studies related to the implementation of Carbon Capture Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture and Utilization Storage (CCUS) technologies in Indonesia.
Formation of PLN's Midstream LNG Joint Venture Enters Auction Phase
PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) is set to establish a joint venture company to build and operate midstream LNG infrastructure as part of the company's power plant gasification program. Mamit Setiawan, Corporate Secretary of PLN EPI, revealed that the company is currently conducting auctions to select potential partners. "In each cluster, PLN EPI will partner with one selected partner, which could be a single company or a consortium consisting of multiple companies," said Mamit when contacted on Friday (9/2/2024).
Removal of New Scheme for Rooftop Solar Panels Claimed as Middle Ground
President Joko Widodo's decision to revise regulations regarding the use of Rooftop Solar Power Plants (PLTS) has been deemed by the Indonesian Consumers Foundation (YLKI) as a compromise between national budget constraints and public interests. "This represents a win-win solution for all parties involved. The state is not burdened, and individuals seeking to generate electricity from renewable sources can still install rooftop PLTS," said Tulus Abadi, Chairman of YLKI, in a press release on Friday (9/2/2024). He also stated that this step is very realistic for the country's electricity system given the current empirical conditions.
ESDM to continue plans for Inalum bauxite smelter project
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Arifin Tasrif recently unveiled plans for the continuation of the bauxite smelter project by PT Indonesia Asahan Aluminium (Inalum), which is targeted to be completed by 2027. This announcement came following a closed-door meeting with President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo at the State Palace on Monday, February 5, 2024.
Chandra Asri offers high-quality material for geothermal projects
PT Chandra Asri Pacific (Chandra Asri Group) is participating in Indonesia’s renewable energy drive by providing essential infrastructure materials for Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) projects in the country.