90% of Indonesia's Downstream Projects by 2040 Will Come from Mining Sector
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources recently revealed that by 2040, 90% of Indonesia's downstream projects will be concentrated in the mineral and coal sectors. This plan is based on the roadmap of the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming, aiming to increase the added value of raw materials. Nickel export value increased from USD 3.3 billion in 2017-18 to USD 34-40 billion in 2025. Indonesia holds 42% of global nickel reserves (world's largest), tin (16.3%, second largest), and bauxite (4%, sixth largest). The government will continue to implement raw material export ban policies while building a complete industrial chain (
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Indonesia to Launch Waste-to-Energy Project Tender, Operations Begin in 2028
Investment management institution Danantara plans to launch an open tender for Waste-to-Energy (WtE) projects in November 2025, aiming to convert municipal waste into electricity through incineration technology. The first phase covers 10 cities, with subsequent expansion to 23 cities, and is expected to commence commercial operations in 2028. The government plans to adopt direct incineration technology (temperature 850-1000°C), capable of processing all types of waste with a volume reduction of 90%. Future plans include phasing out the original gasification technology (gasifier) due to its high moisture requirements and low power generation efficiency of only 4%-44%.
Indonesia's Waste-to-Energy Golden Era: 120 Companies Vying for Opportunities
Indonesia's waste-to-energy industry has entered a golden era. On October 10, President Prabowo signed Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025, and the industry was activated after its official announcement on the 14th. A total of 120 companies have signed up to participate, including 54 international enterprises from China, Japan, Singapore, Germany, the Netherlands, and others. The key change in the presidential regulation is the adjustment of the waste-to-energy profit model, from the previous "two sources of income" of electricity sales + government subsidies or waste disposal fees, to exclusive power purchase by the state electricity company PLN at a fixed rate of $0.20 per kWh with a 30-year
Indonesia's Ministry of Industry Issues New Regulation on Local Content Level
The Ministry of Industry recently officially issued Ministerial Regulation No. 35 of 2025, comprehensively reforming the calculation and certification mechanism for Domestic Component Level (TKDN). The new regulation will take effect on December 12, 2025, replacing the old regulations of 2011 and 2022, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the domestic manufacturing industry and attract investment. Core reform measures include: manufacturing investment of more than 25% can obtain TKDN bonus points; R&D activities can receive up to 20% additional points; simplification of Business Benefit Weight (BMP) standards, adding 15 optional indicators; SMEs are allowed to adopt \"
Over a Hundred Enterprises Participate in Indonesia's Waste-to-Energy Project, First Batch to Operate by Year-End
The National Investment Management Agency Danantara announced that the national waste-to-energy project has attracted over 100 domestic and foreign enterprises forming 70 consortia. The project has a total investment of IDR 91 trillion and is planned to be implemented in 33 cities, with the first phase covering 10 major cities including Jakarta and Bandung. Each plant will process 1,000 tons of waste daily and convert it into renewable energy. President Prabowo has signed Presidential Regulation No. 109 of 2025 to provide legal protection. The project aims to solve Indonesia's urban waste treatment challenges (in 2023, only 39% of national waste received proper treatment).
Indonesia's Exports to China Continue to Grow Amid Trade War
The Minister of Trade recently stated that despite the ongoing US-China trade war, Indonesia's exports to both countries maintained growth from January to August 2025. Data shows that Indonesia's non-oil and gas exports to China reached USD 40.44 billion, a year-on-year increase of 8.68%; exports to the US reached USD 20.6 billion, with a trade surplus of USD 12.2 billion (Indonesia's largest surplus source country). Major surplus countries are the US, India (USD 9.43 billion), Philippines (USD 5.85 billion); major deficit countries are China (USD 13.09 billion), Singapore (USD 3.55 billion). The Minister emphasized enhancing product
Indonesia to Issue New Industrial Radiation Monitoring Regulations
The Minister of Industry recently announced that the government is formulating new regulations requiring industrial zones and factories nationwide to submit regular radiation monitoring reports, in response to the previously discovered cesium-137 (Cs-137) radioactive contamination incident in the Cikande Industrial Zone, Banten Province. Key points of the new regulations include mandatory quarterly reports: enterprises must submit Radiation Portal Monitoring (RPM) data every three months through the National Industrial Information System (SIINas). At the same time, enterprises can choose to purchase their own testing equipment or entrust a third-party agency to complete the testing; the goal is to ensure the safety and quality of export products and maintain international trust in Indonesian industry.
Indonesia Learns from Three Gorges Resettlement Experience to Develop Relocation Plan
Indonesia's Minister of Transmigration recently stated that the resettlement experience of the Three Gorges Project in Yichang City, Hubei Province, China (successfully relocating 1.3 million people) has provided valuable reference for Indonesia. Through 32 years of development, Yichang has transformed into an advanced resettlement area with thriving agriculture, household industries, and tourism. The welfare of migrants has increased by 8 times compared to before relocation. The Chinese government provides continuous vocational training to help migrants adapt to new industries (such as citrus planting and tea processing). Household handicraft products have achieved export scale, while ensuring that migrants are not far from their original places of residence, maintaining social networks. Indonesia plans to focus on developing resettlement villages in Papua and