Energy Efficiency in the Transportation Sector, Case Studies in Indonesia and the European Union
Transportation absorbs large enough energy consumption, where more than 94% energy use in the transportation sector in Indonesia comes from fuel. Meanwhile, Indonesia has become…
Sedulur Sikep Wins Yap Thiam Hien Award 2018
The Sedulur Sikep community group received the 2018 Yap Thiam Hien Award (21/1) for their efforts to maintain natural harmony and social interaction in the Kendeng Mountains…
Pushing for Contract Openness in the Extractive Industries
The need for contract (and licensing documents) openness in the extractive industries is currently getting stronger, along with public demands for a transparent and accountable…
“The Future and Challenges of National Gas Management”
In the midst of declining petroleum production, gas has a strategic role in fulfilling energy needs and national industrial development. Gas is also deemed as an alternative…
The Effectiveness of B20 Biodiesel Policy to Save Rupiah, Transition to Renewable Energy, and Overcome Inequality
The government of Indonesia on last 1 September 2018, has issued the policy on the utilization of Biodiesel B20 for mining, electricity, railway, and manufacturing sector, through…
Lack of Community Participation in Environmental Impact Management & CSR in the Mining Sector
Community involvement has not been well implemented in environmental impact management in the mining sector. This was expressed by Nurhidayati, WALHI National Executive Director…
EITI Implementation Team Discuss the EITI Validation and the Progress of EITI Report Year 2016
The EITI Indonesia implementation team discussed the EITI validation and the progress of 2016 EITI Indonesia report. Attending the meeting (23/10) was the representative from…
PWYP Indonesia with the Stakeholders from East Kalimantan Discuss Coal Production and Export Control
The 2015-2019 National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) mandates restrictions on coal production and exports, as well as prioritizing coal supply for domestic needs. This…
Ecological-based Provincial Fiscal Transfer for Forest Conservation
9.39 million hectares of Indonesian forest is now endangered. In maintaining its existence, various initiatives are needed, one of them is the Ecological based Provincial Fiscal…
The Challenge of National Coal Management: Leakage of State Revenue and Urgency of Energy Transition
The urgency of placing coal as a motor of development, not just a commodity, is understood by all parties. Nevertheless, in practice, it is not that easy. There are some…