Geothermal Ambitions Versus Local Livelihoods: The Legal Battle Over Flores Island’s Environmental Integrity

For the people of Flores, the island’s mountainous terrain is more than a geographic feature; it is a vital lifeline. The interconnectedness of volcanic soil, forest-covered watersheds, and reliable water…

Renewed Plans for the Mount Ungaran Geothermal Power Plant Face Mounting Public Resistance and Scientific Scrutiny

The development of the Mount Ungaran Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) has once again become a flashpoint for social and environmental tension in Central Java. Following the issuance of Ministry of…

The Paradox of Green Energy: Geothermal Development in the Heart of Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park

The expansion of geothermal energy projects within Indonesia’s protected conservation areas has ignited a fierce debate regarding the true cost of the nation’s transition to renewable energy. Recent investigative findings…

Environmental Degradation and Agricultural Collapse The Hidden Cost of Geothermal Energy in Mataloko East Nusa Tenggara

The promise of clean, renewable energy often arrives with a narrative of progress and sustainability, yet for the residents of Turetogo Hamlet in the Wogo Village of Ngada Regency, the…

Pertamina Geothermal Energy Forges Landmark Partnership to Boost Sustainable Agriculture with Geothermal-Based Innovation

JAKARTA – In a significant stride towards integrating sustainable energy with agricultural innovation, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE), a leading player in Indonesia’s geothermal sector, has officially partnered with…

Report Alleges Systematic Human Rights Violations and Community Exclusion in Indonesia’s Geothermal Energy Projects

The Center for Human Rights Studies at the Islamic University of Indonesia (Pusham UII) has released a comprehensive investigative report detailing widespread human rights violations and negative socio-environmental impacts stemming…

Administrative Court Rules Against Manggarai Regent for Intimidating Poco Leok Indigenous Activists Over Geothermal Protest

In a landmark decision that provides a significant boost to indigenous rights and freedom of speech in East Nusa Tenggara, the Kupang Administrative Court (PTUN Kupang) has ruled in favor…

West Sumatra Government Pushes Forward with Gunung Talang Geothermal Project Amid Persistent Community Resistance and Environmental Concerns

The provincial government of West Sumatra has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating the development of the Gunung Talang Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Solok Regency, despite years of steadfast opposition…