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Low-Carbon Transition: Economic Opportunity or Burden?

Jakarta, February 20, 2026 – Energy transition is often perceived as an expensive agenda that burdens the economy. However, according to Reananda Hidayat, Sustainable Mobility, Clean Environment, and Buildings Staff at IESR, this assumption is no longer relevant given recent developments. According to him, renewable energy technology has actually become the most economical choice today.…

Report and Policy Brief Launching on The Indonesia Captive Power Decarbonization

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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

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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 2026220Views 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

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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. 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 2026369Views 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…

Food Prices Soar Due to the Climate Crisis

Blog29 January 20262KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Entering early 2026, several staple food items in Indonesia have seen price increases compared to the previous year. This isn't just a matter of distribution or speculators; the climate crisis is playing a major role. Based on data from the Ministry of Trade of the Republic of Indonesia, the commodity with the highest price hike…

Report Launching on Solar Archipelago: Delivering 100 GW Solar PV Program in Indonesia In Collaboration IESR and the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA)

28 January 20264KViews 0Likes 0Comments

Background The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (KESDM) has published the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) for the 2025-2060 period. The RUKN document states that to achieve the NZE by 2060 or earlier, an average annual increase in power generation of approximately 9.6 GW is required to reach a total capacity of 443 GW…

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…

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)…

Realizing One Village, One Megawatt of Solar Energy

Blog12 December 2025689Views 0Likes 0Comments

Jakarta, December 12, 2025 – President Prabowo Subianto stated that Indonesia will build 100 GW of solar power plants plus battery storage systems. The government is projected to install 1 MW of PV and 4 MW of batteries in 80,000 villages across Indonesia. This initiative is said to be an integrated part of the Koperasi…