Masdar invests in Indonesian geothermal energy firm PGE
UAE-based energy company Masdar has entered the geothermal energy segment by making a strategic investment in Indonesian firm Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE).
Indonesia still considering coal HBA formula changes
Indonesia’s energy ministry (ESDM) is continuing to study the possibility of revising the formula currently used to calculate the country’s coal HBA reference price, with it aiming to have a new method in place before the end of this year.
Indonesia, Japan Discussing to Develop Electric Vehicles
The Ministry of Industry said that Indonesia and Japan are again holding dialogue to develop the automotive industry, one of which is in the field of electric vehicles and carbon neutrality (CN) fuels, including biofuels.
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 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.
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 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.
Indonesia encourages using domestically-made electric vehicles
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi encouraged the use of environmentally friendly vehicles made by the nation’s children as a momentum for sustainable development and better environmental sustainability in future.
Minister lauds Gaikindo exhibition presenting array of EV options
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto praised the various types of electric vehicles (EVs) presented at the 2022 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) automotive exhibition in South Tangerang, Thursday.