Indonesia

The Indonesian government will soon issue a ministerial decree ordering state electricity company PT PLN to buy power produced by geothermal power plants across the nation.

Indonesia's decision to provide tax incentives for investment in renewable energy will attract investments in geothermal power this year.

Russia is ready to assist Indonesia in building its own nuclear power plant.

Indonesia is interested in getting power supply from the Bakun hydroelectric dam now being built in Sarawak. This was revealed by Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.

Reliance Power will infuse US$5 billion in two projects-one each in South Sumatra and Jambi provinces. The investment covers coal mining, setting up of railway lines, ports and power projects.

 

 

PII will provide a guarantee for building a $3.3 bilion power plant in Central Java, Indonesia.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indonesia plans to more than double coal production to 560 million tonnes per year by 2025. Out of that number, 300 million tonnes per year will be allocated to the domestic market and the remaining 260 million tonnes per year will be exported, ArgusMedia reported.

ADB will extend $120 million in loans to Papua New Guinea for renewable energy facilities. The country suffers critical electricity supply gaps in provincial urban centers.