Indonesia to Build Solar Power Plants in Maluku Province

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is seeking to provide power to underdeveloped, frontier, and outermost (3T) areas by building centralized solar power plants (PLTS) in Maluku Province.

Expert: there is no cheap clean electricity

Solar power systems can generate electricity for no more than four hours a day and wind power is unstable, which means that clean electricity will not be cheap, according to Bui Xuan Hoi, a respected energy expert.

Indonesia’s Medco Energi keeps 2024 production guidance

Indonesia’s PT Medco Energi Internasioanl was keeping its 2024 oil and gas production guidance at 145,000 to 150,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, despite output being above guidance in the first half, an executive said on Monday.

Pertamina and Hyundai join forces for hydrogen in Indonesia

In a strategic move to accelerate the energy transition, Indonesia’s state-owned energy giant, PT Pertamina, has announced a new partnership with Hyundai Motor Asia Pacific HQ aimed at establishing a robust hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia.

EDL Addresses Public Concerns Amid Increasing Power Blackouts in Laos

Electricite Du Laos Responds to Criticism, Assures Steps to Address Electricity Demand As Laos grapples with scorching heat waves, Electricite Du Laos (EDL) has faced mounting criticism over the persistent power outages plaguing the nation. However, in a recent statement, the state electricity corporation has sought to reassure the public, emphasizing its commitment to resolving […]

Indonesia Advances Renewable Energy with Karangkates Floating Solar Project

In a significant move towards bolstering Indonesia’s renewable energy sector, PT PLN (Persero) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) for the development of the Karangkates Floating Photovoltaic Solar Power Plant. This 100 MW project, set to be constructed in Java, marks another critical milestone in the nation’s ongoing commitment to sustainable energy.