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Kata Data | The Trend of Renewable Energy Development in Indonesia is Slowing, Threatening NZE Targets

Media Coverage18 December 202323Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) states that the trend of renewable energy development is slowing, reaching only 0.97 gigawatts (GW) out of the targeted 3.4 GW in the fourth quarter of 2023. If this trend continues, Indonesia is at risk of not achieving its emission peak because the decarbonization of the power sector…

The Modal Share of Indonesia’s Transportation Requires Strong Push from the Government

Event Coverage6 December 202360Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 5 December 2023 - Since 2021 the transportation sector in Indonesia has been ranked as the second highest emitter, displacing industry. Many emissions from the transportation sector are caused by burning fuel, which is the main energy source for vehicles. With projected economic growth and development plans, it is predicted that emissions from the…

Indonesia’s Effort in Greening the Chemical Industry

Blog30 November 202341Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 21 November 2023 - Chemical industry is considered as one that is heavy on emission. In Indonesia, various industries, including iron & steel, pulp & paper, cement, and textile interconnect with the chemical industry. The integration of the Indonesian chemical industry, especially ammonia, into the fertilizers industry, contributes to Indonesia's position as the fifth…

Kompas | ADB: Carbon Prices Are Too Low to Impact Emission Reductions

Media Coverage22 November 202322Views 0Likes 0Comments

The average global carbon price is still considered too low to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. A higher carbon offset price could generate more funds for environmental conservation projects that support achieving carbon neutrality. Read more on Kompas.

Stocktaking the Climate Action in Southeast Asia

Blog15 November 202323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Johor Bahru, 15 November 2023 - In achieving the agenda of global energy transition, the Southeast Asia region is taking measures to climate action including its non-state actors. Meaningful participation from non-state actors is crucial in observing the currently running policies and providing input for future improvements. Stocktaking becomes a crucial activity to track the…

Message to Global Leaders for COP 28

Blog8 November 202323Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 3 November 2023 - The Conference of the Parties (COP 28) will soon be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. One of the agendas for this annual meeting is to see the progress of global actions to deal with the climate crisis. In a public discussion held by the Foreign Policy Community Indonesia (FPCI)…

We Don’t Have a Choice, We Have to Achieve Carbon Neutrality

Event Coverage27 October 202322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 25 October 2023 - Industry is the main driver for economic growth and the largest sector to stimulate technology advancement. Industrial-scale economic activity has already transformed the global economy since its peak. Unfortunately, the tremendous economic growth must be paid for by the high greenhouse gas emissions transmitted. For a while, people are trying…

Driving Low-Carbon Industry Through an Industrial Decarbonization Roadmad

Press Release26 October 202322Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 25, 2023 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) have released a roadmap and policy recommendations for industrial decarbonization to achieve net zero carbon emissions (NZE). This report focuses on five industrial sectors: cement, iron and steel, pulp and paper, ammonia, and textiles, which are…

Energy Conservation Actions Still Become Homework for Indonesia’s Decarbonization

Event Coverage16 October 202328Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 12 October 2023 - Energy conservation is one of the decarbonization efforts that can be carried out with minimal costs and relatively less effort than building new power plants. Unfortunately, this effort is still the second priority in Indonesia's decarbonization agenda. In order to encourage the acceleration of energy conservation actions, the government issued…

Calculating the Costs of Early Termination of Coal Power Plant and Other Decarbonization Measures

Press Release12 October 202326Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 11 October 2023 - Early termination of coal-fired power plant (CFPP) operation from the natural CFPP retirement year is a more cost-effective approach than extending the life of coal CFPP with the addition of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology. It was stated by Fadhil Ahmad Qamar, Program Staff for the Clean, Affordable, and…

Kompas | BREN Tops the Renewable Energy Sector on the Stock Exchange

Media Coverage11 October 202318Views 0Likes 0Comments

PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk was officially listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange with the issuer code BREN, on Monday (9/10/2023). This company, which produces electricity from geothermal energy, experienced excess supply after scoring the largest capitalization on the stock exchange for the renewable energy sector during its initial public offering. Read more on …

Kontan | Carbon Exchange Transactions Are Low, IESR Examines the Causes

Media Coverage11 October 202316Views 0Likes 0Comments

Carbon Exchange Transactions (Indonesia Carbon Exchange) remained quiet as of Friday (6/10). According to the Daily Trading Report on the official IDXCarbon website, on Friday (6/10), there were no recorded transactions from the 17 service users. Read more on Kontan.