Government ensures economic growth amid energy transition: Ministry
Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) ensures that the national economy will continue to grow during the energy transition from fossil fuels to new and renewable energy. The ministry’s Director-General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation Dadan Kusdiana said his side will ensure that the energy transition processes did not have a […]
Govt Aims to Produce 1 Mln Barrels of Crude Oil as Energy Demand Remains High
TEMPO.CO, Bali – Coordinating Minister of Maritime Affairs and Investments Luhut Pandjaitan at the 3rd International Convention on Indonesian Upstream Oil and Gas 2022 held in Bali said Indonesia’s energy consumption remains high, especially for the use of crude oil. He said this has pushed the government to aim on producing one million barrels of […]
Govt encourages solar power plant utilization to achieve EBT target
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is encouraging the establishment of solar power plants (PLTS) to accelerate the achievement of the domestic New Renewable Energy (EBT) mix target of 23 percent by 2025.
Govt incentives crucial to drive adoption of LNG in Malaysia
There is a crucial need for government support through provision of incentives or financial assistances for the shipping industry in driving the adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in Malaysia.
Govt raises P367B from fuel marking
THE government has so far collected more than P367 billion in duties and taxes through its fuel-marking program, data from the Finance department showed.
Govt to ramp up fuel price subsidies, cut taxes, suspend debt
Following weeks of protests against rising fuel and living costs, the government has announced a 10-point plan to alleviate the impact of increases in the cost of fuel arising from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and will also suspend half of farmers’ multimillion baht debt repayments.
Green economy increases employment in Indonesia
Indonesia is increasing its investment in the green economy, which is said to be able to generate ten times more jobs than other industries.
Green energy is one of Indonesia’s huge potentials: President
Environment-friendly renewable green energy was among the nation’s vast energy potentials that other countries did not possess, President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) stated.
Green Era buys USD-440m stake in Indonesian geothermal co Star Energy
Green Era Pte Ltd, a Singapore-based renewables investment arm of the Pangestu family, has closed the acquisition of a minority stake in geothermal-focused holding company Star Energy Group Holdings Pte Ltd for USD 440 million (EUR 403m).
Green groups say nuclear energy ‘risky, harmful’ to Philippines
At least two environmental groups opposed the possibility of using nuclear energy in the Philippines as the government is set to start discussions with the United States for a civil nuclear cooperation agreement.