Indonesia to abandon 23% renewable energy target by 2025
Indonesia is planning to slash the targeted share of renewables in the national energy mix, a move seen by experts as a step back in the country’s ambition toward clean energy, while signaling its light-hearted attempt to part ways with fossil fuels.
Indonesia to Operate 10-MWp Solar Power Plant in IKN Starting February
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Arifin Tasrif said that the government’s project of a 10-megawatt peak (MWp) solar power plant is ready to operate in the Nusantara capital city or IKN in East Kalimantan next month.
Indonesia Allocates Rp186.9tn for Energy Subsidy Budget in 2024
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is allocating Rp186.9 trillion for this year’s energy subsidy budget. Minister Arifin Tasrif said the budget Rp113.3 trillion is allocated for subsidizing fuel oil and LPG, and Rp73.6 trillion goes for electricity subsidies.
VinFast to build RHD plant in Indonesia
VinFast Auto, part of Vietnam’s largest private conglomerate Vingroup, said it planned to build a battery electric vehicle (BEV) assembly plant in Indonesia to supply right hand drive countries in south east Asia.
Pertamina, KNOC sign deal on CCS at Indonesian rigs
Indonesian state-owned refiner and South Korean state-owned oil firm KNOC have signed a joint study agreement to develop rig-to-carbon capture and storage (CCS) at offshore oil and gas platforms in Indonesia.
Indonesia seeks cooperation from Vietnam in EV development
Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita has invited Vietnam to cooperate in the development of several sectors, including the electric vehicle (EV) industry, green industry, food security, and supporting sectors such as research and development and human resources.
Indonesia seeks closer cooperation in energy, labor with Saudi Arabia
Indonesia is seeking closer cooperation with Saudi Arabia in the energy sector, labor and people-to-people relations, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday during Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed bin Abdulkarim El-Khereiji’s visit.
Indonesia takes concrete actions on climate change through diplomacy
Indonesia has, through its diplomacy, taken various concrete actions to respond to the challenge of climate change, according to Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi.
