JAKARTA, Indonesia, 27 June 2024 – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and PT PLN (Persero), along with other key industry leaders, articulated their ambitious plans for Indonesia’s sustainable energy future during Enlit Asia’s third Regional Roadshow in Jakarta.

In a series of high-profile discussions and presentations, key industry leaders outlined the path forward for Indonesia’s energy transition, grid enhancement, and sustainability goals.

Speaking on behalf of Guest of Honour, Prof. Dr. Eniya Listiani Dewi, Mr. Harris, ST, MT, Head of the Center for Electricity Survey and Testing at the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation, stated: “We will continue to push further into research and technology to achieve our ambitions. We know that by 2060, we will have about a 95% reduction in emissions, and we need to expand our activities to reduce emissions further.”

“PLN’s infrastructure capabilities and its Accelerated Renewable Energy Development (ARED) scenario are crucial for achieving our net-zero emissions target by 2060. This requires significant investments and a concerted shift towards renewable energy sources,” said Warsono, Executive Vice President of Electricity System Planning, PT PLN, during his presentation on behalf of Suroso Isnandar, Director of Risk Management & IT at PT PLN and Executive Chairman of PJCI.

The event proceeded with different session formats to foster active discussions, including a fireside chat and a panel discussion, focusing on key developments and technology innovations driving Indonesia’s sustainable energy transition.

The event concluded with a strong consensus among stakeholders on the necessity of collaboration and technological advancement. Mr. Harris from Kementerian ESDM emphasized, “We need to develop collaboration and enhance our technology to set a precedent for achieving our mission. Let’s do it together because our mission is our future.”

Mr. Harris extended his gratitude to all esteemed speakers and participants for their invaluable contributions and invited them to converge at the forthcoming Enlit Asia event scheduled for 8-10 October 2024 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to continue advancing the cause of sustainable energy.

About Enlit Asia

Enlit Asia is the unifying event for the must-attend POWERGEN Asia and Asian Utility Week events attracting over 12,000 attendees annually. It is ASEAN’s only annual gathering for the end-to-end power industry, from conventional power generation, RE, storage and the entire T&D system.

Focusing on the regional need for an energy transition, Enlit Asia is an unrivalled platform showcasing innovative solutions that will enable a lower-carbon power sector. Themed “Enabling a Multidimensional Energy Transition in ASEAN” it serves as a hub for industry players, speakers, and exhibitors to exchange ideas, share insights, and showcase innovations in the power sector.

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