Energy transition will have socio-economic impacts, therefore the transition should be well-managed by the government to achieve a just energy transition

Blog30 October 2020105Views0Likes0Comments
IESR Study Report The energy transition from fossil energy is currently happening and is unavoidable. This phenomenon could expose countries that depend on fossil fuels to social and economic risks. Therefore it is crucial for the government of Indonesia to manage the transition to minimize the negative impacts while taking the opportunities from the positive…

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Diligent and participatory planning that takes into account technological developments will be key to transition the Indonesian transport sector

Blog14 October 202087Views0Likes0Comments
The transportation sector is the largest energy user in Indonesia and contributes significantly to the increase in GHG emissions. The high dependence on oil in the transportation sector has resulted in various problems such as growing oil imports, worsening air pollution, and increasing CO2 emissions. In line with economic growth, the demand for transportation will…

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Global energy transition will threaten Indonesia’s coal industry. It’s time to prepare for the coal transition

Blog14 October 2020124Views0Likes3Comments
  Plummeting costs of renewable energy, increasing coal-related health risks, and raising concern about climate change will likely push coal out of the global energy sector. As the world’s largest steam coal exporter and one of the countries with massive coal-fired power plant expansion, Indonesia would likely hit hard by the global energy transition.  The main…

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