Sector developments in energy, mining, green transition and resource security.
The supply of fuel oil (BBM) from the private company BP has begun to circulate again at public fuel filling stations (SPBU) for the type of ron 92 in the Jabodetabek and West Java areas.
The government's commitment to improve the ease of doing business to attract investment in Indonesia continues to be developed through a number of ways, including by taking integrated measures to reduce energy costs, which have been a complaint of entrepreneurs.
A study by the Center for Energy Studies of Universitas Gadjah Mada (PSE UGM) recommends the establishment of an independent institution to strengthen electricity governance ahead of Indonesia's accession to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
Since a few years ago, domestic oil production is no longer able to meet national fuel oil demand. Fuel consumption is covered by oil imports. If not addressed immediately, Indonesia will fall into the trap of a deep energy deficit.
The Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources encourages fuel with 10% ethanol content to reduce gasoline imports. Pertamina is ready to fulfill it
Industrial businesses in Indonesia are asking for a more equitable and affordable price for specific natural gas at the level of USD 7 per MMBTU, in order to increase the competitiveness of the national industry.
As of September 2025, the government has realized subsidies amounting to IDR218 trillion or 43.7% of the 2025 State Budget ceiling of IDR498.8 trillion. The largest subsidies and compensation are allocated to cover the economic prices of diesel oil, kerosene, and 3 kg LPG.
Indonesia ranks second among Southeast Asian countries as the largest country to issue green and sustainable economy bonds.
Indonesia is known to have the largest geothermal potential on earth at 23.74 gigawatts (GW) as stated by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM). However, only 2.7 gigawatts have been optimized. Companies continue to expand to fulfill this potential.
The new import regulation policy is suspected of triggering the scarcity of fuel oil (BBM) supply at public fuel filling stations (SPBU) owned by private companies that has occurred since late August.
Indonesia's potential geothermal reserves reach 23,742 MW or 40 percent of the world's largest geothermal reserves.
The WTO ruling in favor of Indonesia has proven that Indonesia's position is strong. Indonesia has always implemented sustainable principles and palm oil processing in the country is environmentally friendly.
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