Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

South China Morning Post | Indonesia to Bank on G7 Investment Deal to Make Huge Emission Savings, in Boost for Green Transition

Media Coverage2 November 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia will generate 44 per cent of its energy from renewables by 2030, details of a US$20 billion US and Japan-driven investment deal promised on Wednesday, dangling the prospect of saving tens of millions more tons of carbon emissions within the next seven years. Read more on SCMP.

Jakarta Post | Govt Publishes JETP Plan for Review, Skirts Thorny Captive Power Issue

Media Coverage1 November 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) Secretariat, tasked with implementing a US$20 billion global effort to reduce carbon emissions in Indonesia, has made its investment plan available for public review. Read more on Jakarta Post.

Kompas | Incentives, Political Will, and Efforts to Move Away from Coal

Media Coverage31 October 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

It cannot be denied that coal is still the main energy source for the electricity sector in Indonesia despite the demands of transition energy strengthens. Incentives for renewable energy are really needed if we want to displace coal, which has also been a source of economic turnover in a number of regions. Central-regional government coordination must also be strengthened. Read more…

Tirto | Modern Silk Road Budget Reduced, How Will Indonesia Fare?

Media Coverage30 October 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

At the Belt and Road Forum meeting on Wednesday (18/10/2023), China announced that BRI projects will be small but smart by funding small-scale but more environmentally friendly projects. Read more on Tirto.

CNA | With its Abudant Geothermal Reserves, Indonesia Aims to Harvest More Green Energy

Media Coverage27 October 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia's biggest geothermal company PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy, which is state-owned, is hoping to export clean energy to neighbouring countries as the region looks towards green alternatives and away from fossil fuels. Read more on CNA.

Kompas | ASEAN’s Climate and Energy Diplomacy Has Yet to Touch the People

Media Coverage27 October 20235Views 0Likes 0Comments

There are many issues related to climate and energy diplomacy of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries that have not touched the people. Read more on Kompas.

Promoting Central and Local Government Institutional Capacity for Just Transition

Press Release27 October 202310Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 26, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), conducted a collaborative study on the analysis of central and local government institutional capacity for sustainable coal transition in Indonesia. The preliminary findings of this study show that of the eight ideal capacities that governments…

Driving Low-Carbon Industry Through an Industrial Decarbonization Roadmad

Press Release26 October 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 25, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have released a roadmap and policy recommendations for industrial decarbonization to achieve net zero carbon emissions (NZE). This report focuses on five industrial sectors: cement, iron and steel, pulp and paper, ammonia, and textiles, which are…

How Important is it to Allocate State Funds to Early Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants?

Blog24 October 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 24, 2023 - Accelerating the early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) and establishing renewable energy-based power plants is crucial to achieving our energy transition targets. The government has released financing guidelines outlined in the Regulation of the Minister of Finance (PMK) Number 103 of 2023 to facilitate this process. This regulation aims…

Kontan | The Price of Electricity from Coal Power Plants Using CCS Can Be Expensive, Government Still Examining the Best Options

Media Coverage23 October 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

The government plans to rely on carbon capture storage (CCS) technology to ensure a long-term electricity supply from coal-fired power plants. Through CCS, it is hoped that carbon emissions from coal-fired power plants can be minimized as much as possible. Read more on Kontan.

Kompas | Blended Financing as an ‘Incentive’ for Energy Transition Investments

Media Coverage23 October 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Blended financing, which combines multiple sources of funding, such as philanthropy, public, and private funds, is considered crucial in the energy transition. This financing scheme will make energy transition projects economically viable and attract more private investments, eventually turning the projects commercial. Read more on Kompas.

Okezone | Shutting Down Coal-Fired Power Plants, Will the Electricity Supply in Indonesia Be Disrupted?

Media Coverage23 October 20237Views 0Likes 1Comment

The government is demonstrating its commitment to accelerate the shutdown or retirement of coal-fired power plants. This comes after Finance Minister Sri Mulyani issued a new regulation stating that the funding for the shutdown of coal-fired power plants will come from the state budget (APBN). Read more on Okezone.