7 September 2023

Kompas | Lulled by Coal

The Our World in Data page states that at the turn of the 20th century, half of the world’s energy sources came from coal. The transition from fossil energy to renewable energy, which was previously slow, is now accelerating. In the UK, around two-thirds of electrical energy came from coal in 1990. In 2010 this fell to less than a third and is now estimated to be around 1 percent.

Warta Ekonomi | IESR States that the Transition from Coal to Renewable Energy Affects Economies in Producing Regions.

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) mentioned that coal demand in Indonesia is expected to decrease due to the trend towards transitioning to renewable energy and the commitment of the Paris Agreement to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5°C. In a study conducted in 2022, IESR estimated that Indonesia’s total coal demand, both domestic and export, would decrease by approximately 10% after 2030 with Indonesia’s current commitments.

Kata Data | Artificial Rain Considered Less Effective in Addressing Air Pollution in Jakarta

Artificial rain is considered less effective in addressing air pollution, according to the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). The government previously initiated artificial rain in Jakarta on Sunday (8/28).

Kata Data | Expert: High-Octane EURO 4 Fuel Can Reduce Emissions that Cause Air Pollution.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is working to increase the supply of high-octane fuel as a strategy to reduce air pollution in Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek)

Kontan | Gas Policy and TKDN Intervention Needed to Smooth Diesel Generator Conversion

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) stated that gas price policy intervention and relaxation of domestic content levels (TKDN) were needed to smooth the conversion program for diesel power plants into gas power plants and solar power plants.

Warta Ekonomi | Not Only Transportation, IESR: Wind Direction Highly Determines Air Pollution in Jakarta.

Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, stated that the air pollution issue in the capital of Indonesia, Jakarta, is not solely caused by motor vehicles and waste incineration. An important factor proven to play a significant role in this regard is the prevailing wind direction in this metropolitan area.

Kompas | A Total of 15 Coal-Fired Power Plants Can Be Retired Until 2030.

A study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources together with stakeholders shows that by 2030, as many as 15 coal-fired power plants can be terminated before their operational period. This has the potential to reduce emissions by 36 million tonnes of carbon dioxide or CO2 by 2030.

BBC | Electric vehicles are called a ‘false solution’ to improve air quality in Indonesia

The use of electric vehicles continues to be echoed by the government, both central and regional, as a way to reduce air pollution which is getting worse. However, observers said it “will not solve the problem” and called electrification a “false solution”.