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Open-pit coal mine in Kalimantan at dusk
Energy

RI Energy Transition: Indonesia's Push for Solar Autonomy Amid Coal Dominance

The government signals a definitive shift toward domestic manufacturing for renewable components, balancing the immediate energy demands of industrial downstreaming with long-term ESG commitments.

Widya Lestari · 12h ago

Stacked nickel cathode plates in a processing facility
Mining

The Nickel Paradox: Low Prices vs. Expanding Smelter Capacity

Explaining why Indonesian producers continue to ramp up output despite global surplus.

Satria Wibowo · 1d ago

Jakarta financial district at twilight
Finance

New Tax Provisions for Carbon Trading: What Market Players Need to Know

Financial analysts weigh in on the implications of the latest Ministry of Finance circular.

Satria Wibowo · 2d ago

Jakarta skyline
Policy

Inside the New Cabinet's Energy Self-Sufficiency Roadmap

How Jakarta plans to reduce import dependency across crude, LPG and refined products by 2030.

Widya Lestari · 16h ago

Coal mining operations
Mining

Adaro Energy to Spin Off Thermal Coal Assets: A Deep Dive

The corporate restructuring that may reshape Indonesia's coal landscape.

Satria Wibowo · 20h ago

Copper concentrate handling at port
Market

Why South Korea is Doubling Down on Indonesian Copper

Long-term offtake agreements signal a strategic recalibration in Northeast Asian metals demand.

Satria Wibowo · 23h ago

Industrial smelter site
ESG

New ESG Mandate for Downstreaming Projects Takes Effect

Mandatory Scope 1–2 disclosure now applies to all NSP-tagged investments above USD 100m.

Widya Lestari · 3d ago

Climate finance summit
Finance

JETP Funding: Why the Promised $20bn Remains Out of Reach for Now

An economist's view on the structural reasons behind disbursement delays.

Prof. Bambang S. · 4d ago

Indonesian parliament building
Policy

Omnibus Mining Law Revision Heads to Parliament

Draft amendments would tighten divestment timelines for foreign-owned concessions.

Widya Lestari · 2d ago

Fuel pumps at a Jakarta station
Policy

Subsidy Reform: Pertalite Phase-Out Targets Mid-2027

Treasury models USD 6bn in annual fiscal savings as the cabinet pivots to targeted cash transfers.

Prof. Bambang S. · 6d ago

Underground mining operations
Mining

Freeport Secures Grasberg Underground Expansion Permit

Block Cave 2 extension cleared, adding an estimated 12 years of mine life.

Satria Wibowo · 2d ago

Bauxite refinery plant
Mining

One Year On: The Bauxite Export Ban's Mixed Results

Refining capacity has tripled, but downstream margins remain under pressure.

Widya Lestari · 6d ago

Industrial park construction site
Downstreaming

Morowali Industrial Park Breaks Ground on Phase 3

USD 4.2bn expansion adds precursor and cathode-active material lines.

Satria Wibowo · 3d ago

Lithium hydroxide processing
Downstreaming

Indonesia–Australia Lithium Refinery JV Reaches FID

Joint venture between MIND ID and an ASX-listed miner targets 2028 first production.

Widya Lestari · 7d ago

BRI headquarters in Jakarta
Finance

Bank Rakyat Indonesia Prices USD 1bn Green Bond

Order book closed 4.2x oversubscribed, the largest green issuance from a SOE bank to date.

Satria Wibowo · 4d ago

Trading floor screens
Market

Rupiah Bond Yields Compress on Fed Pivot Signals

10-year IDR sovereign tightens 35bps in a week as foreign inflows return.

Satria Wibowo · 1d ago

Coal stockpile at port
Market

Coal Spot Prices Edge Higher on China Restocking

ICE Newcastle settles at USD 142.50 as utilities rebuild winter stockpiles.

Satria Wibowo · 16h ago

Banking district
ESG

Five Major Banks Join Scope 3 Disclosure Pilot

OJK-backed initiative covers financed emissions across the energy lending book.

Widya Lestari · 5d ago

IDX building
ESG

IDX Carbon Q2 Volumes Triple Year-on-Year

Compliance-driven demand from coal generators lifts exchange activity.

Satria Wibowo · 8d ago

Geothermal plant cooling towers
Energy

Pertamina Geothermal Launches 600MW Tender

Three sites in Sumatra and Sulawesi open for IPP bids next quarter.

Widya Lestari · 1d ago

Offshore wind turbines
Energy

Java Offshore Wind Feasibility Study Released

Government-commissioned study identifies 18GW of viable nearshore capacity.

Prof. Bambang S. · 6d ago

Coal stockpile
Policy

DMO Coal Quota Revision Tightens Allocation Rules

New ministerial decree links 2027 production permits to verified domestic deliveries.

Widya Lestari · 9d ago

EV charging station
Policy

Cabinet Signs EV Adoption Roadmap to 2030

Target of 2 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030, with TKDN tied to incentives.

Widya Lestari · 10d ago

Government office
Policy

One-Stop Permit Service for Mining Goes Live

BKPM integrates 14 agencies under a single digital window for IUP/IUPK processes.

Widya Lestari · 11d ago

Marine policy summit
Policy

Blue Economy Framework Adds New Marine Mining Rule

Seabed mineral exploration brought under stricter environmental review.

Prof. Bambang S. · 12d ago

LPG distribution
Policy

3kg LPG: From Open Subsidy to Targeted Distribution

Beneficiary database integration begins in pilot regions of Central Java and NTT.

Widya Lestari · 14d ago

Open pit mine
Mining

Vale Indonesia Advances Pomalaa Block Development

Phase-one stripping is underway as offtake partners finalize precursor deals.

Satria Wibowo · 9d ago

Tin smelter
Mining

Bangka Tin Export Quota Tightened for H2

ESDM moves to align licensed shipments with verified smelter output.

Widya Lestari · 10d ago

Gold dore bars
Mining

Papua Gold Output Sets New Quarterly Record

Improved recoveries at deep block contribute to 12% YoY production gain.

Satria Wibowo · 11d ago

Coal haul road
Mining

Kalimantan Coal Haul Road Dispute Reaches Mediation

Community groups and miners convene as new haul-road permits face resistance.

Widya Lestari · 12d ago

Battery precursor plant
Downstreaming

Weda Bay Adds Second Battery Precursor Plant

Production line targets 40,000 tpa of MHP-derived NCM precursor by Q1 2027.

Satria Wibowo · 9d ago

Petrochemical site
Downstreaming

Tuban Petrochemical Complex Hits 70% Construction

Joint venture eyes 2027 mechanical completion despite supply-chain headwinds.

Widya Lestari · 10d ago

Copper cathode plates
Downstreaming

Gresik Copper Cathode Plant Records First Pour

Domestic refining capacity for copper edges past 1.2 Mtpa with the new facility online.

Satria Wibowo · 11d ago

Rare earth processing pilot
Downstreaming

Bangka Rare Earth Pilot Targets 2027 Commissioning

Monazite recovery from tin tailings inches forward with state-backed financing.

Prof. Bambang S. · 12d ago

Solar farm next to smelter
Downstreaming

New Rule Lets Smelters Self-Supply Renewable Power

ESDM clarifies wheeling and captive renewables for downstream facilities.

Widya Lestari · 13d ago

OJK building
Finance

OJK Updates Green Taxonomy with Transition Tier

New 'amber' category recognises credible decarbonisation pathways for hard-to-abate sectors.

Widya Lestari · 9d ago

Bank Mandiri tower
Finance

Mandiri Syariah Lists IDR 5tn Green Sukuk

Proceeds earmarked for geothermal and rural electrification portfolios.

Satria Wibowo · 10d ago

IDX trading floor
Finance

Resources IPO Pipeline Builds Into Second Half

Six energy and metals issuers prepare to test the IDX market window.

Satria Wibowo · 11d ago

Rural electrification
Finance

Blended Finance Vehicle Closes for Rural Grid Build-Out

USD 480m facility blends concessional and commercial tranches for eastern Indonesia.

Prof. Bambang S. · 12d ago

LNG tanker
Market

JKM LNG Spot Holds Flat Through Q2

Asian demand softness offsets early Atlantic supply tightness.

Satria Wibowo · 10d ago

Palm oil plantation
Market

CPO Prices Firm on Tightening Malaysian Stocks

Inventory drawdown supports the front-month palm contract.

Satria Wibowo · 11d ago

Nickel processing plant
Market

Nickel LME Trades Sideways on Sulawesi Supply Wave

New RKEF lines limit upside despite improving stainless-steel demand.

Satria Wibowo · 11d ago

Gold bars
Market

Gold Holds Above $2,300 on Safe-Haven Bid

Geopolitical headlines keep bullion bid despite firmer USD.

Satria Wibowo · 13d ago

Currency trading
Market

IDR Trades in Narrow Band Ahead of Fed Decision

Bank Indonesia signals continued FX intervention readiness.

Satria Wibowo · 14d ago

Kalimantan forest restoration
ESG

Biodiversity Credit Pilot Kicks Off in Kalimantan

Mining-adjacent restoration projects to issue verified biodiversity units.

Widya Lestari · 9d ago

Coal worker training
ESG

Just Transition Framework Defines Coal Worker Reskilling

Tripartite agreement between unions, miners and government outlines retraining pipelines.

Prof. Bambang S. · 10d ago

Water treatment facility
ESG

Smelter Water Stewardship Audits Begin

First-wave audits cover Sulawesi and Maluku industrial estates.

Widya Lestari · 11d ago

Tailings dam
ESG

Tailings Safety Standard Revision Open for Comment

Public consultation runs through August on the proposed GISTM-aligned standard.

Widya Lestari · 12d ago

Floating solar panels
Energy

Saguling Floating Solar Commissioned at 60MW

Indonesia's largest floating PV plant goes online ahead of schedule.

Widya Lestari · 10d ago

Hydrogen production facility
Energy

National Hydrogen Strategy Released

Roadmap sets 2030 demand wedge across refining, fertiliser and transport.

Prof. Bambang S. · 10d ago

Power grid infrastructure
Energy

ADB Loan Backs Grid Modernization Programme

USD 1.1bn facility targets transmission upgrades and battery storage pilots.

Widya Lestari · 11d ago

Biofuel pump
Energy

B40 Biofuel Rollout Reaches 9,500 Stations

Mandatory blending milestone met three months ahead of schedule.

Widya Lestari · 12d ago

Small hydro plant
Energy

East Nusa Tenggara Adds Small-Hydro Cluster

Five run-of-river plants total 38MW for off-grid communities.

Widya Lestari · 13d ago