An expert staff member of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Satya Hangga Yudha Widya Putra, on Wednesday, emphasized that every project must comply with strict procedures and Environmental Impact Analysis (Amdal).
On the social aspect, Putra said that every new and renewable energy (NRE) project must provide tangible benefits to the local community.
"The NRE project must bring benefit and involve all levels of society," he noted.
This can be realized through CSR programs that include job opportunities, knowledge transfer, and technology transfer.
Meanwhile, on the environmental side, the commitment to reducing diesel dependence (de-dieselization) in the 3T (underdeveloped, outermost, and frontier) regions is key to this transparent transition phase, he stated.
He mentioned that without proper rules and regulations, investment will slow down, and the energy transition cannot proceed.
Putra also explained that the Just Energy Transition (JET) vision must align with the demographic bonus and requires a balance between equitable energy needs and a commitment to inclusive clean energy.
The government is committed to increasing the share of renewable energy through the use of solar, wind, geothermal, hydro, nuclear, bioenergy, and waste, in accordance with the General Electricity Supply Plan (RUPTL), which mandates that 60 percent of additional capacity come from renewable energy.
As a developing country, Putra said that Indonesia must balance three main pillars in developing energy, namely affordability, accessibility, and availability, he emphasized.
Regarding concerns about the energy crisis due to global geopolitical fluctuations, Putra considers switching to renewable energy as the primary solution.
He then stressed the high imports of oil and LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas), which have led to dependence on foreign countries.
"The use of renewable energy sources like solar, hydro, geothermal, and waste-to-energy as alternative sources remains accessible regardless of external circumstances," he noted.
By switching to renewable energy, Indonesia can become a self-sustainable country and no longer rely on external energy supplies, he disclosed.
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Translator: Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Azis Kurmala
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