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Report and Policy Brief Launching on The Indonesia Captive Power Decarbonization

Background The growth of Indonesia's manufacturing industry in recent years has been matched by a rapid increase in the use of captive power plants, which remain dominated by fossil-fuel-based energy sources. Dependence on these carbon-intensive plants poses a long-term risk of carbon lock-in, potentially hindering the achievement of Indonesia's Net Zero Emission targets and increasing…

Promoting Renewable Energy Utilization Amidst Fossil Fuel Dominance

Blog16 February 2026193Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 16, 2026 – Indonesia's energy mix remains dominated by fossil fuels to this day. Approximately 85 percent of the national primary energy comes from fossil sources, with coal accounting for more than 65 percent of electricity generation and being widely used in the industrial sector. This was stated by Deon Arinaldo, Energy System…

ASEAN’s Opportunity to Lead Energy Transition Following US Withdrawal from the Global Climate Agenda

Event Coverage13 February 2026245Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, February 12, 2026 – In January 2026, the United States (US) announced its intention to withdraw from climate negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). This move follows the US withdrawal from the Paris Agreement in January 2025. This decision has…

Economic Transformation: The Key to Energy Transition for Coal-Producing Regions

Event Coverage12 February 202693Views 0Likes 0Comments

Palembang, February 12, 2026 – South Sumatra's role as a national energy hub plays a vital part in the province's economic development. The contribution of the mineral and coal sector to South Sumatra's Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) stood at 25.94 percent in 2024. This high level of dependency means the province must carefully prepare…

Webinar Geopolitical Dynamics and Its Impact to Energy Transition Agenda in Southeast Asia Region and Indonesia

5 February 20263KViews 1Like 0Comments

Replay Event Background Recent actions of the United States (US) foreign policy have heightened global uncertainty, characterized by inconsistent commitments to multilateralism, selective engagement in international conflicts, and unilateral diplomatic actions. Notably, the US has withdrawn from major international organizations related to climate-energy, e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IRENA, as part of a broader departure from…

Global Industrial Decarbonization Progress Leaves Developing Countries Behind

Event Coverage30 January 2026389Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 29 Januari 2026- A report by the World Economic Forum (WEF) shows that despite increasing efforts to improve energy efficiency and expand the use of renewable energy, particularly in developed countries, global carbon dioxide emissions rose in 2024, reaching approximately 38 gigatons. Emissions from hard-to-abate industrial sectors also increased on average. Among the eight…

Webinar Indonesia’s Industrial Transition in 2025: Hard-to-Abate Sectors and the Net-Zero Progress

20 January 20263KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Replay Event Background Indonesia is currently drafting an Industrial Decarbonization 2050 Roadmap as a strategic instrument to support its economic growth target of 8%, in line with its commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), assisting Ministry of Industry in drafting the roadmap, views industrial decarbonization not…

Katadata | IESR Reminds Government of Energy Independence, Requires Consideration of GHG Emissions

Media Coverage20 January 202675Views 0Likes 0Comments

"This is clearly a source of greenhouse gas emissions," said Fabby in the 2026 Energy Outlook discussion, Friday (9/1). Readmore at Katadata

IESR’s Response to 2025 Energy Performance Achievements: Stagnant Energy Transition, Threatened Energy Security

Press Release10 January 20261KViews 0Likes 0Comments

This statement is attributed to Fabby Tumiwa, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). In general, the performance of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) shows disappointing results according to the following data: 1. Oil Lifting The Ministry of MEMR reported an average oil lifting (including Natural Gas Liquid/NGL)…

Republika | Environmental Damage Costs from Emissions Outweigh Electric Vehicle Incentives

Media Coverage5 January 2026105Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) has deemed the government's plan to end electric vehicle incentives by 2026 inappropriate. The incentives are considered far less than the economic burden of environmental damage and health impacts caused by transportation sector emissions. Read more at Republika.

Strengthening Collaboration to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in Central Java

Event Coverage11 December 2025518Views 0Likes 0Comments

Kudus, 4 December 2025 — Central Java holds significant renewable energy potential, reaching approximately 197.96 GWp according to a study by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR). However, the utilization of this potential remains suboptimal. In 2024, the province’s renewable energy mix reached only 18.58 percent, still below the 21.32 percent target set for…

IESR: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Action Post-COP30

Press Release8 December 2025680Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 8 December 2025 - The 30th UN Climate Change Conference (Conference of Parties, COP30) in Belém, Brazil, officially concluded on Saturday (22/11). The meeting resulted in the Global Mutirão or Global Gotong Royong document, which contains new initiatives, including the Global Implementation Accelerator (GIA) to speed up the implementation of climate mitigation and…