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Coalition asks for legal action over nickel mining violations, slams officials for maladministration
The Papua Coalition for Law Enforcement and Human Rights has called on the government to take immediate legal action against four nickel mining companies accused of causing ecological damage in Raja Ampat.
Indonesia won’t back down from resource downstreaming: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, said Indonesia will not yield to foreign pressure against its natural resource downstreaming agenda, reaffirming its commitment to self-reliance in energy and industrial transformation.
Bahlil alleges deliberate decline in Indonesia’s oil output
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, has claimed that the sharp decline in national oil production was not merely a result of depleting natural resources, but also a possibly deliberate move.
Indonesia finalizes 3-kg LPG subsidy reform: Bahlil
Indonesia is in the final stages of reforming regulations related to the distribution and supervision of its 3-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidy, according to Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia.
Government finalizes selection of New Director General of Oil and Gas
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has finalized the selection of the new Director General of Oil and Gas, including a 30-minute interview with each candidate, assessment on written papers and evaluation by the ministry's secretariat on five candidates interviewed in late April.
New ESDM Ministry rule offers hope for accelerated energy transition, creates gaps
Experts have warned that the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Regulation No. 10/2025 on Energy Transition Roadmap for the Electricity Sector that is meant as a legal framework for early retirement of coal-fired power plants (CFPPs) lacks critical details and may hinder Indonesia's climate goals if not improved.
Bahlil declares war on LPG mafia, praises police for raiding illegal LPG refilling activities
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has commended the swift action taken by the Specific Crimes Directorate at the National Police Headquarters in apprehending perpetrators involved in the illegal refilling of thousands of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders in Gianyar, Bali.
RI accelerates renewable energy development with new electricity sales rule
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has issued Ministerial Regulation (Permen) No. 5/2025, which provides guidelines on Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) for electricity generated from renewable energy sources aimed at enhancing national clean energy goals more effectively and sustainably.
Indonesia still dependent on fuel imports from Singapore: Bahlil
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia says it is ironic for Indonesia to continuously import 54 percent of its fuel oil from Singapore while considering that the neighboring country is not an oil producer.
ESDM clarifies speculation of Nickel Royalty hike to 15 percent
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has calmly responded to widespread speculation of planned increase in nickel royalties from 10 percent to 15 percent.