New draft geothermal tariffs in Indonesia not attractive

The Indonesian government is designing a new geothermal electricity tariff scheme which will be regulated in a Presidential Regulation (Perpres), as reported by CNBC Indonesia. It does though seem that the new proposal for the geothermal electricity scheme does not seem to satisfy the market or developers in the country. Developers consider consider the new […]
Geo Dipa Energi plans to add 400 MW geothermal capacity

In the context of the recently reported start of first tests of the new 10 MW Dieng small scale geothermal power plant, PT Geo Dipa Energi (GDE) reports targeting geothermal development to reach 400 MW in the next few years.
Coal-fired power gains share in Indonesia’s energy mix
The share of coal-fired power in Indonesia’s energy mix increased on the year to 38pc in 2020 from 37.1pc a year earlier, despite the country aiming for a steep reduction by 2025. The world’s top coal exporter is targeting to reduce the share of coal-fired power in its energy mix to 30pc by 2025 while […]
Committed to ESG, Pertamina encourages competitiveness at Hannover Messe

State-owned oil and gas firm Pertamina, which manages and maintains national energy resilience, is committed to implementing environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) in all its business lines and operations. These three global issues are important aspects that support the company’s long-term business sustainability. At Hannover Messe 2021, the finance director of Pertamina and among […]
RI committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through clean energy

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan echoed the Indonesian government’s pledge to lower greenhouse gas emissions by applying clean energy practices. The minister reiterated the commitment at Tri Hita Karana High-Level Climate Dialog themed “Indonesia’s Clean Energy Transition and Climate Ambition for Zero Emission” held virtually on Thursday. Indonesia […]
Indonesia banking on solar power to boost renewable energy generation

Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesia plans to increase the share of renewable energy in its energy mix through several strategies, including halting imports of fossil fuels and liquified petroleum gas (LPG) by 2030 and expediting solar power projects. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister, Arifin Tasrif, made the remarks in a statement released here on Tuesday. “We […]
Bappenas prepares scenarios for achieving net-zero emissions target

Jakarta (ANTARA) – The National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) has prepared several scenarios for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, as part of climate change mitigation efforts, National Development Planning Minister, Suharso Monoarfa, disclosed on Tuesday.
Indonesian coal-fired capacity to rise by 14-16GW: PLN
Coal is expected to remain the dominant power source in Indonesia’s energy mix this decade, according to a report by state-controlled utility PLN, which expects 14-16GW of generation capacity to come on line by 2030. This will account for up to 36.6pc of proposed total capacity additions of 40.9GW, which also includes power plants being […]