Building the largest floating solar power plant in Sumatra

Padang, W Sumatra (ANTARA) – After previously building the 192 megawatt peak (MWp) Floating Solar Power Plant (PLTS) in the Cirata Reservoir, West Java, the government is currently seeking to construct another floating PLTS in Lake Singkarak, West Sumatra.

Indonesia’s Coal Exporters Seek Six-Month Grace Period for Pricing Rule

Jakarta. The Indonesian Mineral and Coal Suppliers Association (Aspebindo) has urged the government to grant a six-month transition period before implementing a new regulation requiring coal exports to use the government-set benchmark price (HBA). The policy, established under the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry’s latest decree, took effect on March 1, 2025.

Eramet keen in investing in Indonesia’s EV battery ecosystem, downstream processing

French multinational mining and metallurgy company, Eramet, has interest in supporting Indonesia’s Electric Vehicle (EV) battery ecosystem development and downstreaming processing. The commitment was conveyed by Eramet Chief Executive Officer, Christel Bories, during a meeting with Coordinating Minister for the Economy Airlangga Hartarto at the Indonesian Embassy in Paris on Monday, March 3, 2025.