#Investment
Danantara considers direct investment in Indonesia’s coal gasification-to-DME project
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund, Daya Anagata Nusantara (Danantara), is considering direct investment in a coal gasification project that would convert coal into dimethyl ether (DME), a cleaner alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).
SKK Migas calls on global investors to speed up CCS/CCUS collaboration
The Indonesian government is inviting global investors to accelerate collaboration on carbon capture and storage (CCS) and carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects in its upstream oil and gas sector, reinforcing ASEAN’s collective push toward a low-carbon energy future.
Limited renewable energy supply slows investment in Indonesia’s green data centers
The limited availability of renewable energy is seen as a major obstacle to attracting investors to build green data centers in Indonesia’s industrial zones.
Indonesia to prioritize foreign investors offering technology transfer: Finance Minister
Minister of Finance Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has announced that the Indonesian government will give priority to foreign investors who are willing to transfer technology or create meaningful spillover effects for domestic economy.
Government highlights energy independence drive, eyes major boost in oil and gas
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving energy independence as a cornerstone of national sovereignty during the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) 2025, signaling renewed determination to attract global investment and technology to strengthen its upstream oil and gas sector.
President assures stability in Whoosh project amid rising debt concerns
President Prabowo Subianto has assured the public that the government will resolve the financial difficulties plaguing the Whoosh Jakarta–Bandung high-speed train project.
Danantara eyes 35 percent stake in Lotte Chemical’s US$3.9 B petrochemical plant
Indonesia’s sovereign wealth agency, BPI Danantara, is reviewing an offer to acquire a 35 percent ownership stake in Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical complex in Cilegon, Banten, said Danantara CEO Rosan P. Roeslani.
Nusantara Capital authority secures Rp225 trillion in investments
The Nusantara Capital (IKN) Authority has announced a significant financial milestone, marking one year under President Prabowo Subianto’s administration, confirming that the development of Indonesia’s new capital is now supported by a strong and increasingly independent financial foundationand no longer reliant solely on state funding.
Chandra Asri Group to invest US$1 billion in regional energy transformation
Chandra Asri Group has announced plans to invest US$1 billion (Rp16.6 trillion) to accelerate its energy transformation and strengthen its integrated business operations across Southeast Asia.
Danantara’s waste-to-energy push sparks surge in waste management stocks
Indonesia’s waste-to-energy (WTE) initiative, championed by State investment management agency BPI Danantara and backed by Patriot Bonds funding, has ignited a rally in several waste management-related stocks on the local exchange.
Freeport, government still finalizing 12 percent share divestment deal
President Director of copper and gold miner PT Freeport Indonesia, Tony Wenas, has clarified that discussions on the government’s planned acquisition of an additional 12 percent stake in the mining company are still ongoing, despite earlier statements from the Investment Minister suggesting that the deal has been agreed upon.
Economist questions BPS methodology behind Q2 growth
Concerns have mounted over Indonesia’s official economic growth data after the Statistics Indonesia (BPS) reported second-quarter (Q2) 2025 growth of 5.12 percent, with an economist arguing that it does not match leading indicators.