Sripeni Inten Cahyani is the only woman among the eight non-government members of the National Energy Council (DEN) appointed by President Prabowo Subianto.
DEN is tasked with formulating directions, establishing the National Energy General Plan (RUEN), and ensuring its implementation at the regional level.
Inten explained that her role in the DEN is not merely as a representation of women, but also as ensuring that national energy policies are properly formulated, drafted, and monitored over the next five years.
“Perhaps we, as stakeholders, especially in the industry, will be able to more closely monitor the implementation of this policy on the ground. To see whether it’s effective and running well,” Inten said during a Publish What You Pay (PWYP) discussion in Central Jakarta on Monday (March 9, 2026).
Inten assessed that this supervision is important to minimize the gap between planning and implementation of the National Energy Policy.
The only woman on the National Energy Council
Gender gap in the world of work, including in the energy sector
Sripeni Inten Cahyani is the only woman on the National Energy Council (DEN). Women can play a role in Indonesia’s energy transition.
On the other hand, the Commissioner of PT Pupuk Kujang Cikampek highlighted the gender gap for women in the workforce, including in the energy and public policy sectors.
One of them is the sticky floor phenomenon, a condition where women find it difficult to climb the career ladder due to various stereotypes.
“It’s as if our career ladder doesn’t even exist; it’s already broken. While men can reach senior management, for example, it’s still difficult for women,” said Inten.
“In fact, that’s just a stigma, and we have to fight it and manage it carefully,” he added.
Inten emphasized that women, who have often been considered to have no voice in decision-making, can actually play a big role in encouraging…
Women can be involved in various stages of energy development, from policy formulation, planning, to monitoring program implementation.
In fact, women play a significant role in energy consumption patterns at the household level. In their daily lives, women often make decisions about using energy-efficient household appliances, even if they are more expensive initially.
“Just imagine, almost every mother is thinking about saving money in the family, and this is natural. Naturalness is a good fit for discussing energy transition, saving, and energy conservation,” said Inten.
Data from the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) shows that around 77 percent of women in Indonesia are able to carry out household roles while also working.
“So don’t worry, it’s okay for women to work and have a successful household, 77 percent of the time,” he said.
Inauguration of members of the National Energy Council
President Prabowo Subianto inaugurated 15 members of the National Energy Council (DEN) at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta on Wednesday (January 28, 2026). Eight DEN members come from stakeholders including academia, industry, and technology. The other seven members are ministers.
The President inaugurated Bahlil Lahadalia as Daily Chair (DEN) at the State Palace, Presidential Palace Complex, Central Jakarta, Wednesday (28/1/2026).
The inauguration was carried out together with 15 other members who were also inaugurated, reported by Kompas.com , Thursday (29/1/2026).
In total, the National Energy Council consists of 16 members, eight of whom come from stakeholders such as academia, industry, and technology; and eight members from ministerial positions.
The inauguration was based on Presidential Decree (Keppres) Number 134P of 2025 concerning the Appointment (DEN) of Stakeholders and Presidential Decree Number 6P of 2026 concerning the Appointment of National Energy Council Membership from the Government.
Source: Kompas