#Renewable Energy
Indonesia to launch 1st ocean current power plant, boosting clean energy agenda
Indonesia is taking a major step toward expanding its renewable energy portfolio with the construction of the country's first ocean current power plant (PLTAL).
MedcoEnergi commences first oil lifting from Forel Field in South Natuna Sea
Energy company PT Medco Energi Internasional (MedcoEnergi) has announced the commencement of first oil lifting from the Forel oil and gas field located in the South Natuna Sea Block B, Riau Islands Province, marking a new milestone in Indonesia's upstream energy sector.
RI could unlock US$1.8 billion by reforming renewable energy policies: Report
Indonesia has the potential to generate up to US$1.8 billion in economic benefits by improving its renewable energy policies and accelerating clean energy development, according to a new report from the Asia Clean Energy Coalition (ACEC).
Indonesia eyes floating solar power projects as interest grows from investors
The Ministry of Public Works has announced growing investor interest in developing floating solar power plants (PLTS terapung) on two major reservoirs − Tigadihaji Dam in South Sumatra and Bintang Bano Dam in West Nusa Tenggara.
Indonesia won’t back down from resource downstreaming: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said Indonesia will not yield to foreign pressure against its natural resource downstreaming agenda, reaffirming its commitment to self-reliance in energy and industrial transformation.
Biomass co-firing in Indonesian coal plants fails to cut emissions: CREA
The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) has revealed that biomass co-firing at coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Indonesia brings only marginal reductions in emissions and could, in fact, introduce new pollutants.
Solar and Wind could power 30% of ASEAN data centers by 2030: Report
A new report by energy think tank EMBER reveals that solar and wind energy could supply up to 30 percent of the electricity demand for data centers across Southeast Asia by 2030 amid surging digital infrastructure growth.
SUN Energy doubles capacity to 100 MW, cites proven solar business model
Solar energy developer SUN Energy has announced a milestone in its growth trajectory, with its installed capacity doubling to 100 megawatts (MW) in 2025, just two years after reaching its first 50 MW.
RI eyes floating nuclear power plants for Eastern regions, targets first on-grid reactor by 2029
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is considering the deployment of floating nuclear power plants (PLTN) to electrify remote areas in Eastern Indonesia, which currently rely heavily on oil-fueled power generators.
Swiss startup Sun-Ways trials world-first removable solar panels on railway tracks
Swiss startup Sun-Ways has launched an innovative solar panel system that can be installed directly onto railway tracks without disrupting train operations.
Government set to roll out B50, boost domestic bioethanol production
The Indonesian government is preparing to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate by early 2026 as part of its broader strategy to enhance downstream processing and energy security, said Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Yuliot Tanjung.
Indonesia eyes US$2.7 B investment to unlock geothermal power potential
State electricity company PT PLN has announced a required investment of US$2.7 billion (Rp44.5 trillion) to develop an additional 1 gigawatt (GW) of geothermal power capacity in the country.