Kurniawati Hasjanah, Author at IESR

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

Media Coverage7 September 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

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…

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

Media Coverage7 September 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

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). Read more on Kata Data.

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

Media Coverage7 September 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

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) Read more on Kata Data.

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

Media Coverage7 September 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

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. Read more on Kontan.

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

Media Coverage7 September 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

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. Read…

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

Media Coverage7 September 202310Views 0Likes 0Comments

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. Read more on Kompas.

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

Media Coverage7 September 20236Views 0Likes 0Comments

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". Read more on BBC.

Warta Ekonomi | IESR: JETP CIPP Must Be Able to Accelerate the Energy Transition

Media Coverage6 September 20237Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) Energy Transformation Program Manager, Deon Arinaldo, said preparation of the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) which will continue until October must be utilized as much as possible. Read more on Warta Ekonomi.

Katadata | This is The Trend in Indonesia’s New Coal-Fired Power Plant Capacity Over The Last 23 Years

Media Coverage6 September 202310Views 0Likes 0Comments

Coal-fired power plants (CFPP) have been built frequently in Indonesia for the past 23 years. Data from the Global Energy Monitor shows that it was only four years that Indonesia was not recorded as having additional electricity capacity from new CFPPs, namely 2001-2003 and 2005. Read more on Katadata.

Mitigate the Impact of the Energy Transition in Coal-Producing Regions with Economic Transformation

Press Release1 September 20238Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 1, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), a leading energy and environmental think tank based in Jakarta, Indonesia, released a report on the potential impact of the energy transition on coal-producing regions in Indonesia. This report, entitled Just Transition in Indonesia's Coal Producing Regions, Case Study Paser and Muara Enim,…

Go Greener: Central Java’s Efforts to Attract Sustainable Investment

Blog30 August 202314Views 0Likes 0Comments

Magelang, August, 21-22 2023 - Central Java aims to attract green investment of up to IDR 65 trillion by 2023 (based on data from the Ministry of Investment /Investment Coordinating Board, BPKPM) to encourage sustainable economic growth and to achieve the target of net zero emissions (NZE). For that, green investment must prioritize environmental friendliness…

Advancing Strategies for Increased JETP Funding

Press Release29 August 20239Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, August 29, 2023 - The comprehensive investment and policy plan (CIPP), which was initially scheduled for August 2023 to be the end of same year, is considered necessary by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) to refine the CIPP document to meet the agreed targets and formulate a robust cooperative effort for a…