Anticipating Fossil Energy Stranded Assets

Jakarta, May 31, 2024 - In the face of the climate crisis, the world is increasingly advocating for using renewable energy and pushing for reducing fossil fuel development and usage, particularly coal-fired power plants, which are significant contributors to carbon emissions. As a result, stakeholders must be prepared for the possibility of stranded assets in…

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Indonesia’s Workforce in the Energy Transition: Government Needs to Map and Act

Navigating the socio-economic impact is one of the challenges in Indonesia's energy transition agenda, due to the huge contribution of the current energy system to the national economy and societal structure. Indonesia's economy has long been intertwined with the fossil fuel industry, as oil, gas, and coal serving as primary energy sources and substantial contributors…

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Spreading the Issue of Energy Transitions Through Journalistic

Palembang, 20 February 2024 - Indonesia increased its commitment of achieving the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2030 to 31.89% (unconditional) and 43.20% (conditional). The government has also issued Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 concerning the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electric Power Supply Supports the Acceleration of Domestic Energy Transitions. Various government…

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Lack of Encouragement for Energy Transition Acceleration from the Three Candidates during the Vice Presidential Debate

Jakarta, January 23, 2024 - The second vice presidential candidate debate, on Sunday (21/1/2024), raised the issue of sustainable development, natural resources, environment, energy, food, agriculture, indigenous peoples, and villages, drawing public attention. Various attack games and mutual insinuations marred the debate. The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and panelist of the…

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Reflection on Regional Government Authority for Energy Transition at the 2023 Regional Energy Forum

Jakarta, 7 November 2023 - The role of regional governments in accelerating the energy transition is expected to become increasingly significant. The Ministry of Home Affairs as the parent body that facilitates regional governments is trying to facilitate this need by issuing Presidential Regulation (Perpres) No. 11 of 2023 concerning additional concurrent government affairs in…

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