Already the world’s third-largest geothermal power producer, Indonesia is poised to enter a fresh phase of expanding this resource, with a new law setting the stage for further investment. By smoothing out many regulatory wrinkles for developers, the government hopes to tap the many subterranean thermal hotspots that dot the country as electricity producers scramble to meet...
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Articles & Analysis | Regulatory changes to speed up geothermal development in Indonesia from The Report: Indonesia 2015
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Dwi Soetjipto, President-Director & CEO, Pertamina:Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2015
What areas will Pertamina focus its development strategies on with a new administration in place?
Endowed with ample mineral and coal resources that have yielded some of the most productive mines in the world, Indonesia’s mining sector continues to exert substantial influence on both the domestic economy and global markets. The world’s largest coal exporter, Indonesia continues to lead the seaborne market despite several leaner years due to weaker demand and softer prices. Local demand is...
After years of treading water, Indonesia’s energy sector is finding new optimism in the fresh faces being appointed to key government positions by the new president, Joko Widodo, with the hope that they will be able to renew investor interest in the industry and spur a wave of development. The changes at the top come at a critical time, as myriad factors continue to buffet the sector in...
Indonesia is transforming from a resources- and consumption-based economy to a more manufacturing- and investment-oriented one, working to build an industrial base that will allow it to reduce its dependence on imports and keep more value within the economy. Following his inauguration in October 2014, President Joko Widodo quickly took a number of vital and positive steps that so far are increasing opportunities for foreign direct investment.
With global coal prices showing little signs of recovery, calls amongst industry players in Indonesia to limit production of coal and increase the focus on value-added operations are growing louder.