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

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 Notably, the US has withdrawn from major international organizations related to climate-energy, e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IRENA, as part of a broader departure from 66 international organizations…

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

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)…

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The Dynamics of the Indonesian Coal Industry Transitioning Towards a Greener Energy System

Jakarta, December 3, 2025 – The energy transition is inevitable. The falling prices of low-carbon technologies such as solar energy and batteries are one of the driving forces behind the shift to low-carbon technologies. Projections show that without any intervention, within the next 5-10 years, the price of solar power plants and batteries will…

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Reducing the Dominance of Captive Coal-Fired Power Plants to Strengthen Long-Term Competitiveness

Jakarta, December 5, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) notes that the world is rapidly shifting toward a low-emission economic system. In 2025, global investment in renewable energy, electricity grids, and batteries reached USD 2.2 trillion, double the amount invested in fossil fuels. Beginning January 2026, the European Union will also enforce…

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Retreat from Early CFPP Retirement Risks Stalling Indonesia’s Green Energy Transition

Jakarta, December 4, 2025 – Although Indonesia has issued the Ministerial Regulation of the Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) No. 10/2025, which should regulate the roadmap for the phase-out of Coal-Fired Power Plants (CFPPs) to achieve the net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060 or sooner, its implementation has not shown concrete progress. While Minister of…

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Bali Solar Gathering: Enhancing the Rooftop Solar Ecosystem in Bali

Denpasar, 25 November 2025 – The high level of activity in Bali’s tourism sector makes electricity a fundamental need, especially with the increasing number of accommodation facilities, shopping centers, attractions, and growing mobility. Looking at trends over the past two years, which show that the largest electricity consumption, around 50%, comes from the business sector…

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