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Project InnerSpace Publishes Landmark Report on Indonesia’s Geothermal Potential

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Study reveals that next-generation geothermal energy could meet up to 90% of Indonesia’s industrial heat demand and play a pivotal role in achieving national renewable energy goals Jakarta, December 2, 2025 – Project InnerSpace today announced the release of The Future of Geothermal in Indonesia , a comprehensive report detailing how, with vast…

Commencing the Retirement of Coal-Fired Power Plants through Flexible Operations and Renewable Energy Utilization

Press Release27 November 2025290Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 27, 2025 - Indonesia has imposed restrictions on the development of new coal-fired power plants as part of its commitment to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. However, the government still allows exceptions for projects integrated with industrial zones, national strategic initiatives, or those already included in existing plans. These provisions are…

Rising Emissions Overshadow Ambition for 8 Percent Economic Growth

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Jakarta, November 20, 2025 - By the end of 2025, Indonesia’s energy transition remains largely rhetorical and continues to fall short of its stated goals. Although commitments to renewable energy appear to have strengthened over the past decade, the dominance of fossil fuels has in fact increased, further deepening the country’s dependence on fossil-based energy…

Coal Regulation Rollback Risks Economic Growth

Press Release14 November 2025346Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 14, 2025 - The government is currently drafting amendments to Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply. Some of the proposed revisions include relaxing provisions that would allow the construction of new coal-fired power plants under the justification of maintaining system reliability. Additionally,…

Towards COP30: Indonesia’s SNDC Fails to Reflect President Prabowo’s 100% Renewable Energy Ambition

Press Release29 October 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 29, 2025 - Indonesia has submitted its Second Nationally Determined Contribution (SNDC) document to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on Monday (27/10). The submission of the document took place after the Indonesian government, through the Ministry of Environment, held a public consultation on the SNDC on…

SETC: Driving ASEAN’s Transformation Towards Regional Energy Competitiveness

Press Release27 October 2025586Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 27, 2025 — The Southeast Asia Energy Transition Collaborative Network (SETC) urges ASEAN leaders to follow up on the outcomes of the 43rd ASEAN Ministers on Energy Meeting (AMEM) with concrete initiatives at the upcoming ASEAN Summit 2025. In the Regional Dialogue, "Realizing the ASEAN Vision 2045: From Vision to Implementation Through the Southeast…

Draft NDC 3.0 Fails to Show Targets and Actions that Respond to the Climate Crisis

Press Release20 October 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 20, 2025 – Hot temperatures and weather anomalies are currently hitting various regions in Indonesia. Although considered a seasonal phenomenon, the rise in global temperatures due to increased concentrations of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the atmosphere has worsened their intensity. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) urges the Government of Indonesia to…

IETD 2025: Three Key Recommendations for Achieving an Impactful Energy Transition

Press Release9 October 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 8, 2025 - Indonesia has developed a roadmap for its electricity sector energy transition to achieve the net zero emissions (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, as stipulated in Ministerial Regulation No. 10/2025. The push to develop an energy transition roadmap was also echoed by the Indonesia Clean Energy Forum (ICEF) and the…

Overcoming Energy Transition Barriers with Renewable Energy Procurement Process Reform

Press Release7 October 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 7, 2025 – The Government of Indonesia has set a total renewable energy capacity addition target in the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) 2025-2060 of 269 GW, or an addition of approximately 10.1 GW per year for the next 35 years. To support the RUKN, PLN (State Electricity Company) issued the Electricity Supply…

Energy Transition as a New Engine of Economic Growth

Press Release6 October 20252KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 6, 2025 – President Prabowo’s ambition to achieve 8% economic growth and realize the Indonesia Emas 2045 vision can be pursued through accelerated energy transition. In addition to fulfilling Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement, keeping global temperature rise to well below 2 degrees Celsius, the transition also opens opportunities for investment and…

Building a Regional Voice: Southeast Asia Energy Transition Collaborative Network (SETC) Formally Introduced in Bangkok Climate Action Week

Press Release30 September 2025440Views 0Likes 0Comments

Bangkok, 30 September 2025 – Southeast Asia has entered a decisive decade for building reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy systems which also help to ensure long-term energy security. As countries strive to cut emissions while sustaining growth, one lesson stands out: no nation can move fast enough alone. The region remains heavily dependent on fossil…

President’s Optimism for Faster NZE Achievement Should Be Reflected in National Emission Reduction Targets

Press Release24 September 20251KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, September 24, 2025 - In his speech at the UN General Assembly (23/9/2025), Presiden Prabowo Subianto reaffirmed Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and to achieving net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060. He even conveyed optimism that Indonesia could reach the NZE target much earlier. The President outlined several strategies to…