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Four projects after Vale Indonesia divestment and contract extension: Minister
The extension of PT Vale Indonesia’s contract of work will have potentials on the prospect of the country's electric vehicle ecosystem, with several investment planning in the development of nickel downstream.
Coal downstreaming in Indonesia still hampered by lack of technology: Official
Coal downstreaming in Indonesia is constrained by the lack of technology to execute the program, a senior government official says.
President Jokowi inaugurates first refined palm oil factory, aims to boost farmer value
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo inaugurated the first Crude Palm Oil (CPO) processing factory in Deli Serdang, North Sumatra, on Thursday, March 14, 2024. The factory establishment was an initiative of the Ministry of Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
ACST expands business into mining construction sector
Construction company PT Acset Indonusa (ACST) has divulged a plan to diversify its business into the mining construction sector.
Indonesia's coal mining methane emissions surge eightfold
Global energy think tank EMBER Climate estimates that methane emissions from coal mines in Indonesia are eight times higher than official estimates.
PLN to have 500 kV Sumatra power grid operational by late 2026
State electricity company PT PLN aims to have the 500-kilovolt (kV) Muara Enim-New Aur Duri Extra High Voltage Transmission Line operational by late 2026.
PLN explores transition financing scheme in collaboration with Asian banks
State electricity company PT PLN is exploring opportunities for a new financing scheme, coined the term transition financing, to accelerate investments in gas power plants and fossil fuel efficiency.
Challenges for SMEs in producing EV components
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs in the automotive industry are considerably ready to produce components for electric vehicles (EVs), yet confronted with some challenges that need to be addressed.
Apkasindo warns of stalled biodiesel development amidst decreasing production
The Indonesian Oil Palm Farmers Association (Apkasindo) has predicted that the development of biodiesel in Indonesia will halt at B50, a 50 percent blend of palm oil, due to declining palm oil production coupled with unsupportive regulations.
Shell Indonesia embarks on construction of 12 million liter Grease Plant
Shell Indonesia has commenced the construction of its first Grease Manufacturing Plant (GMP) in Indonesia, anticipated to be the third-largest grease manufacturing facility owned by Shell globally.
PLN to add power to nickel industry in East Kalimantan
State electricity company PT PLN has signed an agreement to increase power supply for East Kalimantan-based nickel mining company PT Kalimantan Ferro Industry (KFI) from 100 Mega Volt Ampere (MVA) to 300 MVA.
Chinese investors eye tire production, rubber processing
The Indonesian Rubber Association (Gapkindo) has revealed that the potential investment from China in the rubber processing sector is significan amid the decline in crumb rubber production.