New geothermal feed-in-tariffs for Indonesia expected in the coming months
News from Indonesia report on ongoing work on a presidential regulation (Perpres) regarding the price of electricity from renewable energy power plants and plans to announce those within the first six months of this year. The price of renewable energy electricity will be arranged in stages to accelerate the return on project investment. This regulation […]
To combat Asia’s energy battle, Indonesia needs to sign new renewable energy contract: Report
Indonesia needs to sign a new renewable energy contract in the next three years to counter its massive demographic shift, according to a report in ‘Indonesia Clean Energy Outlook’. The country is Southeast Asia’s largest economy and democracy and is rapidly approaching a demographic shift in the next ten years. Experts claim that Asia’s next clean energy battle will […]
Asia’s next clean energy battle isn’t in China or India. It’s in Indonesia
Southeast Asia’s largest economy and democracy is approaching a demographic shift. In the next 10 years, almost half of Indonesia’s population will enter the work force. Only three in 10 people will not be of working age by 2030. Conventional poverty rates are declining, millions are moving into cities each year. The island nation’s labour […]
Time for nuclear power? Luhut tells tale of Indonesia ‘having it all’
Coordinating Maritime Affairs and Investment Minister Luhut Pandjaitan has shared a story of his enlightenment that maybe Indonesia, after all, needs to have nuclear power. Luhut, a retired Army general, recalled a moment at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, last month, in which he spoke to President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo, asking: “Who has […]
Indigenous groups battle with climate change
There were many topics discussed during the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) annual meeting at Davos last week. Not surprisingly, climate change and the reduction of carbon emissions took centre stage, with the likes of Swedish climate change activist, Greta Thunberg calling for a zero-carbon footprint. Speaking on a panel with Thunberg was Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, […]
Indonesia eyeing cost recovery contract scheme for geothermal exploration
The government is trying to attract investors to invest in the New Renewable Energy (EBT) sector. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is preparing a formula to attract investors, including developing a cost recovery contract scheme for the development of the geothermal sector. “We are making a new formula that can benefit both […]
Indonesia to set cheaper coal prices for future gasification plants -minister
Indonesia plans to set cheaper prices for coal to be sold to future gasification facilities as part of incentives for investors, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Arifin Tasrif told reporters. The government is promoting the development of the coal gasification industry to take advantage of Indonesia’s large coal output and is offering incentives to attract […]
Commentary: Electricity in Indonesia getting more expensive thanks to climate change
Extreme weather conditions have caused disruptions and financial losses to electricity companies, says Kamia Handayani. ENSCHEDE: Severe weather conditions triggered by climate change can adversely affect the operation of power plants. Heavy rainfall, heatwaves and lightning can disrupt electricity transmission and distribution networks and cause power outages. A 2019 World Bank report showed natural shocks and […]
