Indonesia Accelerates Energy Self-Sufficiency with Ambitious B50 Biodiesel Mandate, Leveraging Agricultural Prowess

JAKARTA – Deputy Minister of Agriculture (Wamentan) Sudaryono has emphatically stated that the implementation of the B50 biodiesel program represents a pivotal strategic move by the government to expedite the…

Indonesia’s B50 Biodiesel Mandate Yields Significant Economic Benefits and Strengthens Energy Independence, Ministry Confirms

JAKARTA – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has officially declared that the implementation of the mandatory B50 biodiesel program, requiring a 50 percent blend of palm oil-based…

From Coal Failure to Green Future: Proposals Emerge to Convert the Long-Stalled Koto Ringin Power Plant into a Renewable Energy Hub

The Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (Walhi) Riau and the Yayasan Indonesia Cerah have formally proposed that the Koto Ringin coal-fired power plant (PLTU) in Siak Regency, Riau—a project that has…

Presidential Staff Office Accelerates Tanjung Enim CNG Mother Station Project to Bolster National Energy Resilience and Foster Economic Growth

The Presidential Staff Office (KSP) has intensified its coordination efforts to expedite the development of a Mother Station Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) facility in Tanjung Enim, Muara Enim Regency, South…

PLN Targets 10.3 GWp Floating Solar on Reservoirs, Bolstering Indonesia’s 100 GW Renewable Energy Ambition.

State-owned electricity company PT PLN (Persero) has unveiled an ambitious plan to leverage approximately 10,000 hectares of reservoir surface area for the development of floating solar power plants (PLTS Terapung).…

Indonesian Power Crisis Highlights Vulnerability of Fossil Fuel Dependence and the Urgent Need for Energy Transition

The recent wave of rolling blackouts across several major cities in Java and Sumatra has left the Indonesian public and the business community in a state of significant distress. From…

Global Coal Market Volatility: Heatwaves, Supply Disruptions, and Energy Security Concerns Drive Price Rebound

Coal prices rallied significantly on Monday, June 29, 2026, ending a three-day losing streak as intense heatwaves in the Northern Hemisphere spurred a surge in electricity demand, while critical supply…

Global Coal Prices Dip Amidst Complex Asian Market Dynamics and Shifting Energy Paradigms

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – Global coal prices registered a notable decline at the close of trading on Friday, June 26, 2026, navigating a complex landscape of varying sentiments influencing the…

Coal Prices Remain Volatile Amidst Geopolitical Tensions and Shifting Asian Energy Dynamics.

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia – The global thermal coal market is experiencing significant volatility, with prices remaining under pressure despite a notable surge in seaborne imports across Asia, driven by a…

Indonesia to Auction 118 New Oil and Gas Blocks in Ambitious Push for Energy Security and Investment

The Indonesian government has announced its intention to auction 118 new oil and gas working areas (WKMs) as part of a strategic initiative to attract significant investment, discover new hydrocarbon…

Global Coal Market Reels as India’s Domestic Push Drives Prices Down Amidst Shifting Energy Dynamics and Supply Chain Realignment

The global thermal coal market experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, as prices closed at US$129.05 per ton, marking a 1.94% fall. This closing price represents the…