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Government finalizes selection of New Director General of Oil and Gas
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has finalized the selection of the new Director General of Oil and Gas, including a 30-minute interview with each candidate, assessment on written papers and evaluation by the ministry's secretariat on five candidates interviewed in late April.
Danantara to prioritize investment in 9 key sectors, boost RI's economic edge: CIO
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Daya Anagata Nusantara Investment Management Agency (BPI Danantara), Pandu Patria Sjahrir, said that there are 9 sectors that will be the agency’s investment priorities.
Deputy minister inspects downstream industry companies in Palu SEZ amid US$10.16 B target
In a push to meet Indonesia’s ambitious investment realization target of US$10.16 billion (Rp162.57 trillion) in Central Sulawesi this year, Deputy Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Todotua Pasaribu, visited the Palu Special Economic Zone (SEZ) to review key industrial sites and hold high-level meetings with local government leaders.
New ESDM Ministry rule offers hope for accelerated energy transition, creates gaps
Experts have warned that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Regulation No. 10/2025 on Energy Transition Roadmap for the Electricity Sector that is meant as a legal framework for early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) lacks critical details and may hinder Indonesia's climate goals if not improved.
Relaxation of TKDN rules could turn Indonesia into a dumping ground: Gapensi
The Indonesian Construction Contractors Association (Gapensi) has warned that the government's move to relax the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) policy, particularly for steel, iron, and piping used in infrastructure, could reduce Indonesia to a mere market for foreign products and threaten local industries.
Government to put illegal oil & gas operations under Pertamina supervision
The Indonesian government has decided to put illegal oil and gas operations under the supervision of State energy company PT Pertamina.
NTT Governor to review geothermal projects in Flores amid mounting concerns
East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor, Melkiades Laka Lena, has decided to review the controversial geothermal power plant projects on the island of Flores, citing flaws in its design and implementation.
Govt, economists confident on RI’s economic resilience amidst global uncertainty
Indonesia’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties fueled by shifting geopolitical dynamics and U.S. trade tariff policies, which have disrupted the global trade environment.
Indonesia explores dairy industry cooperation with Estonia
Foreign Minister Sugiono has expressed Indonesia’s interest in exploring potential cooperation opportunities in the dairy industry with Estonia.
FM Sugiono discusses strengthened bilateral cooperation with Russian Ambassador
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono met with Russian Ambassador Sergei G. Tolchenov in Jakarta on March 27, 2025, discussing efforts to strengthen bilateral relations.
Indonesia’s push for DME faces economic hurdles: Expert
An analyst has questioned the feasibility of President Prabowo Subianto’s instruction to the National Energy Resilience and Downstream Task Force to revive coal gasification of dimethyl ether (DME) projects in Sumatra and Kalimantan, which is aimed at reducing Indonesia’s reliance on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports is questionable.
Govt denies approving voluntary migration program for Gazans to Indonesia
The government has denied reports suggesting that it sanctions the plan to relocate Gaza residents to Indonesia under a voluntary migration pilot program initiated by the Israel government.