The government's efforts to reduce the use of coal in steam power plants through the co-firing mechanism of biomass are indeed facing several challenges.
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The government is encouraging the implementation of biomass co-firing as a pathway to swiftly realize the transition to clean energy. However, there are several issues in its execution. Here is a list of problems that arise in the implementation of biomass co-firing.
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DIVERSIFICATION and economic transformation must be immediately planned to anticipate the social and economic impact of the decline in the coal industry. This is in line with plans to end PLTU operations and increase commitment to energy transition and emission mitigation from countries that have been destinations for coal exports so far.
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The Our World in Data page states that at the turn of the 20th century, half of the world's energy sources came from coal. The transition from fossil energy to renewable energy, which was previously slow, is now accelerating. In the UK, around two-thirds of electrical energy came from coal in 1990. In 2010 this…
A study by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources together with stakeholders shows that by 2030, as many as 15 coal-fired power plants can be terminated before their operational period. This has the potential to reduce emissions by 36 million tonnes of carbon dioxide or CO2 by 2030.
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Coal-fired power plants (CFPP) have been built frequently in Indonesia for the past 23 years.
Data from the Global Energy Monitor shows that it was only four years that Indonesia was not recorded as having additional electricity capacity from new CFPPs, namely 2001-2003 and 2005.
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Jakarta, September 6, 2023 – The draft Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP) document of the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) is under review by the Indonesian government. This review is seen as an effort to ensure that the achievement of JETP targets is in line with reality. This was conveyed by Rachmat Kaimuddin, Deputy…
Jakarta, 15 August 2023 Holding the Chair of ASEAN in 2023 and possessing significant economic influence within the ASEAN region, Indonesia can foster a joint agreement among other ASEAN member countries to promote the reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in alignment with the Paris Agreement. Additionally, Indonesia can mobilize support from other countries as…
Jakarta, July 18, 2023 - Cancelling new coal power projects and retiring Indonesia’s coal power plants by 2040 can avoid 180,000 deaths from air pollution and health costs of USD 100 billion over the next decades, based on new research titled Health Benefits of Just Energy Transition and Coal Phase-out in Indonesia from…
Beijing, March 27, 2023 - The Executive Director of the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), Fabby Tumiwa, highlighted that the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) allowed China to play a role in accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia. He mentioned this as a guest speaker promoting green and low carbon transition in BRI participating…
Jakarta, February 24, 2023 - PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) is ready to hold an initial public offering (IPO) worth Rp9.8 trillion on the Indonesia Stock Exchange on Friday (24/2/2023). With these funds, PGE will develop a geothermal power plant (PLTP) with a capacity of 600 megawatts until 2027. Responding to this, the Executive…