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KN. A roadmap has been developed by the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) outlining how Indonesia could install up to 100 GW of solar capacity. The plan emphasizes decentralized solar systems for rural electrification alongside utility-scale expansion, supported by major investment and regulatory reform. It also stresses the need for workforce development and improved planning by the state utility to ensure a scalable and efficient transition away from fossil fuels.
Drawing on data from Auriga Nusantara, there has been a sharp increase in deforestation driven by Indonesia’s push for food and energy self-sufficiency. It details how expansion of plantations, bioenergy projects, and mining has led to significant forest clearing, including in protected areas. The report warns that weakened environmental safeguards are increasing ecological risks such as biodiversity loss and fires, and calls for stronger oversight and conservation measures.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) affirmed that Indonesia is not considering importing crude oil from either Iran or Russia even if the United States eases sanctions on oil and gas commodities from these two nations. Director General of Oil and Gas Laode Sulaeman stated that Indonesia prefers to import oil from countries that would not be affected by a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, such as African countries and the U.S. He added that Indonesia is also diversifying its crude oil imports by sourcing from neighboring countries, specifically Malaysia and Brunei Darussalam.
Several Asian countries, including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka, are reportedly increasingly seeking to purchase Russian oil as global supply concerns grow, according to several sources, including Russia. “Demand is very high, particularly from alternative destinations. Consequently, a point could arise where it becomes difficult to meet additional demand,” stated Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov.
Iran has not yet reopened the Strait of Hormuz to Indonesia. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia said he has been tasked by President Prabowo Subianto with sourcing crude oil from various countries. “On that basis, the President ordered to me and my team last night to immediately secure our oil supplies from every available country. We are also optimizing all existing energy resources that we already have,” said Bahlil.
Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that even though energy supplies in many parts of the world have been affected by the U.S.–Iran conflict, Indonesia remains in a secure condition. He explained that Indonesia’s oil reserves still meet the national minimum standard, ranging between 21 and 28 days. However, he emphasized that this does not mean Indonesia’s fuel would run out within 28 days. The reserves are continuously replenished as oil is distributed, supported by the government’s optimization of domestic refining facilities, including oil refineries across Indonesia.
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