Indonesia

ADB is extending $200 million in loans partly to assist Indonesia embark on major energy efficiency improvements in export industries.

Despite the Japan nuclear crisis, Indonesia will press on with plans to build a nuclear plant close to a fault line.

Viron Energy has gotten approval from the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry to construct a 30MW wind power plant in Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia.

Indonesia will receive a US$500 million loan from ADB to build three geothermal-fired power plants with a total capacity of 165 megawatts.

Peabody Energy will source 2 million tons of coal for export from Indonesia's PT Cahaya Energi Mandiri.

Perusahaan Listrik Negara's plans to lower electricity tariffs for industrial use between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m.

Papua New Guinea and the ADB signed a $57.3 million loan to reduce power shortages in urban areas.

Indonesian Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry has set aside us$39 million to mitigate risks for the development of geothermal projects.

Indonesia has ordered state-owned utility PLN to buy power from the country’s geothermal plants. This is meant to support investment in the alternative energy source.

The Indonesian government will soon issue a ministerial decree ordering state electricity company PT PLN to buy power produced by geothermal power plants across the nation.

Indonesia's decision to provide tax incentives for investment in renewable energy will attract investments in geothermal power this year.

Russia is ready to assist Indonesia in building its own nuclear power plant.

Indonesia is interested in getting power supply from the Bakun hydroelectric dam now being built in Sarawak. This was revealed by Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.

Reliance Power will infuse US$5 billion in two projects-one each in South Sumatra and Jambi provinces. The investment covers coal mining, setting up of railway lines, ports and power projects.