Jakarta, December 28, 2024 – The Europe Today: Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has highlighted the potential for Indonesia and Japan to leverage their respective strengths in mineral resources and technological expertise to foster innovation and address global climate change challenges.
Speaking ahead of the 8th Indonesia-Japan Energy Forum (IJEF), scheduled for December 2024, Minister Lahadalia emphasized the strategic importance of the event in strengthening bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. “By combining Indonesia’s abundant mineral resources with Japan’s expertise in technology, the two countries can drive innovation, stimulate economic growth, and contribute to global climate action,” he stated.
The minister reiterated Indonesia’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions, aligning with the global target of 2050, while setting 2060 as its national goal. Indonesia aims to reduce CO2 emissions to 915 million tons by 2030, with 358 million tons attributed to the energy sector. Notably, in 2023, Indonesia successfully reduced emissions by 128 million tons through initiatives such as energy efficiency, renewable energy development, and low-carbon technologies.
Lahadalia also underscored Indonesia’s collaboration with China following the 7th Indonesia-China Energy Forum (ICEF), showcasing the country’s commitment to energy transition. He detailed Indonesia’s comprehensive Net Zero Emission (NZE) Roadmap, which capitalizes on significant renewable energy resources, including hydroelectric power projects in Kayan (13,000 MW) and Mamberamo, Papua (24,000 MW).
As part of its green energy transition, Indonesia is focusing on the downstreaming of green industries and implementing strategies for carbon neutrality. These include expanding solar, hydro, geothermal, and hydrogen power plants, phasing out coal-fired power plants, and adopting low-emission technologies such as Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) and Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS).
On the demand side, the government is promoting the use of battery-based electric vehicles, biofuels, and energy management practices. These efforts underline Indonesia’s commitment to both national and global decarbonization goals.
The IJEF serves as a critical platform for deepening energy cooperation and advancing innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change.
