Indonesia accelerates coal-to-dimethyl ether to reduce LPG import dependence
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is accelerating its energy downstreaming project, focusing on the development of coal-based dimethyl ether (DME) as an alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). Currently, Indonesia's LPG demand is still highly dependent on imports, with an annual increase of about 1.2 million tons...
Chinese investors interested in investing in Indonesia's steel industry
The Deputy Minister of Industry has said that the government is attracting new investments for the steel industry in order to reduce the over-dependence on imports. Currently Indonesia 55% relies on imports for its steel consumption, mainly from China, and the capacity utilization rate of the domestic steel industry is only 52%...
Indonesian investment firm to invest directly in coal-to-dimethyl ether project
BPI Danantara, the chief executive of the country's sovereign wealth fund, has said the agency may directly invest in coal-to-dimethyl ether (DME) projects to replace liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) imports. It is currently evaluating potential technology partners and investing...
Chinese companies interested in participating in waste-to-energy projects
The Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources has said that the Power Plant for Trash-to-Energy (PLTSa) project has attracted a number of national investors, especially in terms of technology. The department is currently working with investment manager Danantara to identify technical partners...
Indus University builds metallurgical research center with Huayou, Tsinghua
The Rector of the University of Indonesia (UI) has announced a strategic partnership with China's Huayou Group and Tsinghua University to build a world-class metallurgical research center on campus, constructing a 'Golden Triangle' model of cooperation. The collaboration will create an advanced industrial experimental...
Indonesia to launch 18 downstreaming projects involving Rp 600 trillion investment next year
Indonesia plans to launch 18 downstream chemical industry projects in 2026 with a total investment of more than 600 trillion rupiah, which is expected to create 270,000 jobs. The Energy and Mineral Resources Minister said the project is in line with President Prabowo's directive to add...
Indonesia to restrict imports of cheap Chinese goods
The Minister of Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises has said that the government is studying regulations to restrict the import of ultra-low-priced goods from China in order to protect competition in the domestic market. These goods are sold for as little as 3,000-4,000 rupiah (about 1.4-1.8 yuan), which is a serious washout...
Danantara completes investment study for battery and other projects in December
The Minister of Energy and Mining has announced that the feasibility study (FS) of 18 energy and resource downstreaming and energy security projects under the responsibility of BPI Danantara Agency will be completed by December 2025. The projects, with a total investment of about 300 trillion rupiah,...
Indonesia launches rural PV plant program
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources has announced that the government is developing a roadmap for the construction of large-scale village photovoltaic power plants (PLTS), with a target of installing 1.5 megawatts (MW) capacity of solar power generation facilities in each village or community. The program is designed to promote clear...
Global Copper Supply Shortage May Occur in 2028
The Indonesian Mining Association (IMA) has warned that a surge in copper demand, driven by the global energy transition, could lead to a global copper supply shortage in 2028. The association's chairman noted that Indonesia's current copper production accounts for 3%-5% globally and is expected to increase in 2032-20...
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