Energy

Seeking to support private investment for Indonesia’s 35-GW national power development initiative, regulators rolled out two new regulations in January 2017 intended to encourage efficient, fair and transparent development of the electricity supply. These regulations, which focus specifically on the power purchase agreement (PPA) between...

As the oil and gas sector has contributed progressively less to the state budget, policymakers are seeking ways to boost revenue from the industry. Walking the tightrope between an attractive investment climate and greater state revenue shares has proven challenging, particularly since the slump in oil prices began in 2014. New government...

Like many rapidly developing countries, Indonesia faces the dilemma of how to increase electricity-generation capacity while minimising tariffs levied on consumers. On one hand, Indonesia maintains ample domestic coal reserves which have traditionally served as an inexpensive, easy-to-access fuel supply. On the other hand, the world has become...

Investment and development in maritime infrastructure and greater support for the shipbuilding industry look set to raise Indonesia’s freight-handling capacity, moving the country closer towards its goal of becoming a top global maritime player.