ITB academic suggests gov’t to subsidize purchase of electric stoves
The Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) Research Center for New and Renewable Energy Head, Dr Yuli Setyo Indartono, suggested subsidizing the purchase of electric stoves to reduce negative economic impacts of fluctuating fuel and LPG prices. “In the past, the government had a program to replace kerosene with LPG. Now is the time for the […]
Govt needs private investment to achieve energy transition target: BI
Private investment was crucial to support the government in achieving energy transition towards low-carbon development by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2060, Bank Indonesia’s (BI’s) Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) President Haris Munandar stated.
Govt Formulates Fuel Subsidy Adjustment Scheme, Says Minister Luhut
Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan said that the government is formulating a price adjustment scheme to reduce the burden of fuel subsidies and compensation in the state budget.
President Jokowi wants Tesla to make electric cars in Indonesia
President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has urged electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla to manufacture its cars, as well as batteries, in the country, in comments made to Bloomberg News on Thursday.
Indonesia plans fuel price hike to control ballooning subsidies: reports This article was published in thejakartapost.com with the title “Indonesia plans fuel price hike to control ballooning subsidies: reports
The government plans to hike fuel prices to control ballooning energy subsidies, media reported on Monday, citing comments from Energy and Mineral Resources Minister.
Jokowi accentuates need to optimize green economy development
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) drew attention to the need to optimize clean energy resources and the green economy to achieve an inclusive, just, and sustainable Indonesia in future.
BRIN develops eco-friendly energy sources to cut emissions
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing alternative environmentally friendly energy sources, such as bioethanol for biofuels and hydrogen, to support the transition from fossil-based to clean energy to reduce carbon emissions.
Indonesia Decarbonizes its Electricity Production
Indonesia aims to be carbon neutral by 2060. Thus, the country is working on its energy mix by developing renewable energies. While the majority of electricity production comes from coal, Jakarta aims to increase the share of renewable energy to 23% by 2025.
Indonesia has Potential to Lead in Shipping’s Energy Transition
As the shipping industry looks for future sources of alternative fuels and emerging nations look to the opportunities being created by the new fuel industry, a new report suggests that Indonesia has the opportunity to take a leadership role. Published by the P4G-Getting to Zero Coalition Partnership, the report finds that Indonesia has several opportunities […]
Indonesia can become center for global geothermal industry: PGE
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia could become the center for the global geothermal industry on account of its huge geothermal potential, President Director of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), Ahmad Yuniarto, stated.