Accelerating Energy Transition in Southeast Asia: Collaborative Work Among Intermediary Actors Across Region

Thursday, 25 July 2024 - Southeast Asia has emerged as a major engine of global economic growth. The ASEAN region, which is Asia's third-largest economy after China and India, is expected to significantly contribute to rising global energy consumption in the future decades, according to IRENA (2022). The policies adopted by Southeast Asian countries will…

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Industrial Decarbonization: Anticipating Soaring Emissions and Achieving a Sustainable Economy

Semarang, June 26, 2024 - The industrial sector is one of the largest consumers of fossil energy and a significant contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. For this reason, decarbonization of this sector is crucial. This was revealed by Farid Wijaya, Senior Analyst, Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) at the Dissemination and Publication and…

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Driving the Energy Transition Through Research

Jakarta, June 24, 2024 - The energy transition towards using more environmentally friendly energy resources is a significant challenge faced by many countries worldwide, including Indonesia. Research is vital for understanding, planning, and implementing the necessary changes in this endeavor. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Management Section for Energy…

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Coal Domination in Indonesia, What are the Opportunities for Sustainable Energy?

Jakarta, June 14, 2024 - Coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) still dominate the energy industry in Indonesia. According to data from the National Energy Council (DEN), 2023, the energy mix comprised approximately 40.46% coal, 30.18% petroleum, 16.28% natural gas, and 13.09% renewable energy. This information was presented by Raden Raditya Yudha Wiranegara, Research Manager at the…

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Electric Vehicles Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in the Transportation Sector

Jakarta, June 7, 2024 - The Government should take more robust measures to promote the reduction of carbon emissions in the land transportation sector. Transportation is one of Indonesia's significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions sources. This was revealed by Faris Adnan Padhilah, Research Coordinator of the Energy Demand Management Section, Institute for Essential Services Reform…

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Encouraging Palembang to Become a Green City

Palembang, June 3, 2024- Palembang, the capital city of South Sumatra Province, needs to transform into a green city to anticipate the impact of the ongoing climate crisis. With a growing population and rapid urbanization, the environmental challenges in Palembang are increasingly complex. One step in encouraging green cities in Indonesia is utilizing renewable energy.…

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