Indonesia advances energy independence with Dieng geothermal project

This strategic investment relies on collaboration between various stakeholders to realize Indonesia's future energy independence,

Dieng, C. Java (ANTARA) - Indonesia has taken a major step toward its ambitious target of energy self-sufficiency with the official groundbreaking of the 55-megawatt (MW) Dieng Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) Unit 2 in Wonosobo Regency, Central Java.

The project directly aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s mandate to achieve national energy self-sufficiency within the next four to five years by leveraging domestic resources, according to Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Ministry’s Director General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation, Eniya Listiani Dewi.

"This project is a concrete contribution to supporting the President's goal,” Dewi said during her virtual address at the groundbreaking ceremony, Thursday.

According to her, the long-awaited project represents a significant breakthrough by Indonesian developers to utilize geothermal energy as a backbone for national energy security, particularly for the Java grid which requires substantial and reliable baseload power.

Despite Indonesia holding the world's largest geothermal potential, Dewi acknowledged that utilization remains suboptimal.

She stated that the ESDM Ministry is actively encouraging developers to accelerate exploration while ensuring benefits for surrounding communities from the projects.

“This strategic investment relies on collaboration between various stakeholders to realize Indonesia's future energy independence," she explained.

To accelerate development, Dewi assured that the ministry will continue to provide adaptive policies, practice good governance and maintain a conducive climate for strategic investments, while simultaneously preserving the integrity of the local environment.

Speaking at the same event, President Director of state-owned geothermal company PT Geo Dipa Energi, Yudistian Yunis, described the groundbreaking ceremony as a symbol of optimism for Indonesia’s transition to a cleaner energy mix.

"With a capacity of 55 MW and targeted for operation in 2028, this project will increase the supply of reliable, clean electricity while strengthening national energy security," Yunis said.

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Translator: Suharsana Aji Sasra J. C., Yashinta Difa

Editor: M Razi Rahman

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