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

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Palembang, February 12, 2026 – South Sumatra's role as a national energy hub plays a vital part in the province's economic development. In 2024, the mineral and coal sector contributed 25.94 percent to South Sumatra's economic growth. This high level of dependency means the province must carefully prepare its economic transformation and energy transition plans.…

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

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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…

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

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 Notably, the US has withdrawn from major international organizations related to climate-energy, e.g. UNFCCC, IPCC, IRENA, as part of a broader departure from…

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Global Industrial Decarbonization Progress Leaves Developing Countries Behind

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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…

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

20 January 20263KViews0Likes0Comments
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…

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

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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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Strengthening Collaboration to Accelerate Renewable Energy Development in Central Java

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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…

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IESR: Indonesia Needs to Strengthen Climate Action Post-COP30

Press Release8 December 2025653Views0Likes0Comments
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…

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

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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

Press Release5 December 2025886Views0Likes0Comments
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

Press Release4 December 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
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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