The initiative, led by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), is part of efforts to accelerate the transition toward a clean and equitable energy system in Indonesia.
Acting Director of Bioenergy at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Harris, explained that several new regulations have been prepared to reinforce the policy direction for national biomethane development.
Some of these regulations were formulated in collaboration with Germany through the ExploRE project.
“This collaboration has resulted in several key instruments, including the establishment of the Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification (KBLI) 35203 for biogas business activities, which has been integrated into the OSS BKPM system,” Harris said here on Wednesday.
He added that it also includes the drafting of the Biomethane Investment Guideline to promote green investment and an academic paper outlining regulatory needs for converting biogas into biomethane.
He stated these initiatives reflect strong synergy among the government, research institutions, industry players, and international development partners.
The collaboration forms the foundation for strengthening policies, investments, and governance that support the establishment of a national biomethane ecosystem.
According to Harris, the outcomes of this collaboration are not only technical achievements but also a sustainable foundation for improving Indonesia’s energy governance.
This step, he said, is part of the nation’s broader economic transformation toward a cleaner and more equitable energy system.
He also emphasized that the development of green energy aligns with the Indonesia-European Union Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (IEU-CEPA), concluded in September.
The agreement opens opportunities for cooperation between Indonesia and the European Union in the green economy sector, including technology transfer, clean energy development, sustainability standards enhancement, and trade in renewable energy products based on local potential.
“This policy alignment strengthens Indonesia’s position as a strategic partner in accelerating green growth and expanding a sustainable global investment network,” Harris said.
He stressed that the energy transition is not merely a technical agenda but an economic transformation that requires the participation of all stakeholders.
“Through progressive policies, investment support, and international collaboration, Indonesia is moving toward a clean, self-reliant, and prosperous energy future for all,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Director of the GIZ Indonesia/ASEAN Energy Program, Lisa Tinschert, said that the ExploRE project, which has been running for eight years, has achieved several key milestones.
“One of ExploRE’s main contributions is promoting the development of a biomethane ecosystem based on industrial waste through comprehensive support, from policy formulation and capacity building to developing a biomethane potential database, public outreach, and technical assistance for potential projects,” Tinschert said.
Through cross-sectoral synergy and international support, the government reaffirms its concrete steps toward sustainable energy transformation while strengthening Indonesia’s position as a key player in green investment in the region.
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