The Strategic Role of Malaysia’s Chairmanship in Leading the Energy Transition in ASEAN

Press Release20 February 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
Putrajaya, February 20, 2025 - The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) through the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Coalition (SETC) encourages Malaysia, as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2025 to encourage and implement the energy transformation agenda in ASEAN as a regional contribution to climate crisis mitigation.  Some strategic steps that…

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Pre-Feasibility Study (Pre-FS) Presentation & Launch of Study Results Unlocking Indonesia’s Renewable Energy Future: The Economic Case for 333 GW of Solar, Wind, and Hydropower Projects

18 February 20251KViews0Likes0Comments
Background In the Enhanced Nationally Determined Contribution (ENDC) report, the Indonesian government targets in 2030, emission reduction in the energy sector to reach 358 million tons CO2eq by its own efforts (CM1). In line with this goal, the Indonesian government is also committed to achieving Net-Zero Emission in the energy sector by 2060 or sooner.…

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Government Needs to Boost Investment to Overcome Limited Budget for Energy Transition

Press Release14 February 20253KViews0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, February 14, 2025—According to Government Regulation No. 79/2014, Indonesia needs to achieve a renewable energy mix target of 23 percent by this year. However, the Energy and Mineral Resources Sector Outcomes 2024 report shows that the realization of this target is unlikely. One indicator is that investment in the new renewable energy and energy…

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Driving Clean Energy Transformation for a Sustainable Future

Event Coverage11 February 2025432Views0Likes0Comments
Semarang, February 6, 2025 – Central Java plays a crucial role in national economic development, with its rapidly growing industrial sector. According to data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS), the province contributed 8.24 percent  to the national economy in Q3 2024, with the manufacturing sector dominating Central Java’s economic structure at approximately 33.31 percent.…

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Accelerating Green Hydrogen Deployment through a Comprehensive National Hydrogen Roadmap

Press Release30 January 20254KViews0Likes1Comment
Jakarta, January 30, 2025 - Indonesia has 3,687 GW of renewable energy potential, a significant asset for developing green hydrogen. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) recognizes green hydrogen as a key solution for accelerating decarbonization in industry and transportation, particularly in energy-intensive sectors that require high-temperature combustion, heavy equipment operations, and long-distance land…

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100 Days of Prabowo-Gibran: Opportunities to Accelerate Indonesia’s Energy Transition

Press Release22 January 20252KViews0Likes0Comments
Jakarta, January 22, 2025 - The administration of President Prabowo Subianto and Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka will complete 100 days on January 28, 2025. The Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) believes that while the government has expressed enthusiasm for achieving energy independence and aiming for zero emissions before 2060, this commitment has not…

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