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Renewable Energy Must Reign Supreme in Southeast Asia

Blog27 March 20241KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 27, 2024-Southeast Asia is a world's fifth-largest economy region in 2022. However, this economic growth comes with a concerning projection: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the region are expected to soar by 60 percent by 2050. Curbing these emissions is pivotal for global efforts to combat climate change. Unfortunately, current endeavors to promote…

Embarking on the Decarbonization Journey of the Steel Industry

Event Coverage22 March 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, 20 March 2024 - The industrial sector is one of the important sectors for reducing emissions. The large energy consumption and its significant contribution to the economy in 2022 amounting to 16.48 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), are strong reasons to make this sector more sustainable. Industries with high energy needs, such as…

Reviewing Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Investment Needs

Blog12 March 20243KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, March 8th, 2024 - Indonesia's energy transition commitment officially began three years ago when the State Electricity Company (PLN) issued the 2021-2030 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) which targets increasing renewable energy capacity as one of the prerequisites for achieving net zero Indonesia's emissions in 2060, specifically the electricity sector in 2050. During the…

Indonesia Towards the Green Hydrogen Era

Blog7 February 20242KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Bogor, February 6, 2024 - In facing the increasingly urgent challenge of climate change, one of the crucial steps that must be taken is to accelerate investment in clean energy technologies. One of the most prominent recent innovations is the development of green hydrogen. Based on data from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources…

Kontan | Renewable Energy Investment Predicted to be Bigger This Year Than in 2023

Media Coverage11 January 2024661Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) sees that investment in new renewable energy (EBT) in Indonesia is predicted to be higher than in 2023 due to the many large projects that will be executed this year. Read more on Kontan.

Kontan | The Target of Renewable Energy Mix in 2025 is Threatened to be Missed

Media Coverage12 December 2023658Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) sees that the slow progress in developing renewable energy in Indonesia in recent years may affect achieving the 23% renewable energy mix target by 2025. Read more on Kontan.

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

Event Coverage6 December 20233KViews 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 20232KViews 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…

Indonesia’s Energy Transformation to Zero Emission

Blog10 November 20232KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, November 8, 2023 - The global climate crisis is humanity's biggest challenge in the 21st century. The increase in global temperatures caused by greenhouse gas emissions is causing severe impacts such as extreme weather, increased extreme temperatures, rising sea levels, and harm to ecosystems. Indonesia, as one of the signatories of the Paris Agreement,…

South China Morning Post | Indonesia to Bank on G7 Investment Deal to Make Huge Emission Savings, in Boost for Green Transition

Media Coverage2 November 2023583Views 0Likes 0Comments

Indonesia will generate 44 per cent of its energy from renewables by 2030, details of a US$20 billion US and Japan-driven investment deal promised on Wednesday, dangling the prospect of saving tens of millions more tons of carbon emissions within the next seven years. Read more on SCMP.

Early Retirement of Coal Plants a Crucial Step Toward NZE

Blog20 October 20231KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, October 20, 2023 - Climate change has become a significant global issue in the 21st century. Reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) have become essential objectives. To achieve NZE, switching from fossil fuel-based energy sources like coal to clean and sustainable energy sources is crucial. Therefore, a necessary step…

Neraca | The Government is Urged to Prioritize the Principle of Justice in Energy Transition Efforts

Media Coverage29 September 2023503Views 0Likes 0Comments

The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) and the Ford Foundation in Indonesia are calling on the Indonesian government to prioritize the importance of promoting the principle of justice in Indonesia's energy transition efforts, especially in the context of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). Read more on Neraca.