MINISTRY OF ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
PRESS CONFERENCE
NUMBER: 474.Pers/04/SJI/2023
Date: October 7, 2023
Aiming at the 2060 NZE Target, Energy Planning Plays an Important Role
Energy planning, especially electricity, plays an important role in realizing the vision of Advanced Indonesia 2045 and achieving the Net Zero Emissions (NZE) 2060 target. With proper planning, we can achieve targeted goals smoothly and avoid energy shortages during the transition to the NZE target. The Director of Electricity Program Development, Wanhar, conveyed this message during a public lecture at President University Cikarang on Wednesday (4/10).
Wanhar said the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), commits to implementing national energy and electricity planning. This planning supports the vision of Advanced Indonesia 2045 and targets achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060. The National Energy Policy directs Energy and Electricity Planning to ensure energy security by guaranteeing affordable, long-term energy availability for the public while prioritizing environmental protection.
Achieving national energy security, continued Wanhar, is a top priority for all countries, including Indonesia. However, the energy transition challenge is an important focus in order to overcome global climate change.
Wanhar mentioned that the Indonesian Government, like many other nations, is at a critical juncture in its energy strategy. They must balance national energy demands while committing to emission reductions as outlined in the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC). For this reason, we need to plan carefully to manage electricity in Indonesia.
“Indonesia continues to emphasize its commitment conveyed at COP 26 to contribute to accelerating the realization of global Net-Zero Emissions, and also at COP 27 through Enhanced NDC 2030,” stressed Wanhar.
5K Principles in Developing Electric Power Supply
Wanhar explained that the direction of developing electricity supply in Indonesia is based on the 5 K principles. 5 K are namely Adequacy, Reliability, Sustainability, Affordability, and Justice. To ensure electricity availability under the 5 K principles and energy transition, revising the National Electricity General Plan is essential. The RUKN for 2019-2038 needs updating to align with future energy goals and transitions. It will become the RUKN for 2023-2060, outlining Indonesia’s electricity supply development direction. This revision supports sustainable growth and energy availability across the nation.
“The revision of the RUKN was carried out to optimize the potential of EBT sources, where the use of least cost optimization is necessary. Submission of the RUKN revision was carried out based on a comparison of 4 (four) electricity supply planning scenarios,” said Wanhar.
Based on Business as Usual (BaU), without considering the NZE target, zero-emission decommissioning occurs through the natural retirement of fossil generators. Zero emission retrofitting involves Biomass or Ammonia cofiring. Another option is converting PLTGas to Hydrogen. The final scenario is zero emission using carbon capture and storage (CCS), enhancing fossil generators with CCS or Biomass cofiring.
According to Wanhar, to optimize the potential of renewable energy, it is necessary to develop Super Grid technology. Strengthening the grid through Super Grid interconnection is crucial for boosting new and renewable energy penetration by sharing resources efficiently.
“The energy transition will not occur without being supported by a reliable transmission network. Super grid is a key factor in achieving Zero Emissions in the electric power sector,” stressed Wanhar.
The Role of Education in the Energy Transition
Wanhar hopes education can support the energy transition by preparing skilled human resources for modern technology applications. This is especially important for strengthening the electric power network and adapting to evolving energy demands. He emphasizes the need for up-to-date learning materials and modules. These materials should align with the latest electricity technology developments in Indonesia.
“We are grateful for holding this public lecture, seeing the enthusiasm of the students which is a manifestation of the spirit of collaboration and dedication to continue to advance the electricity sector. We believe this event will be an important milestone in exploring knowledge, sharing ideas, and strengthening synergy between us, especially with the world of education facing the energy transition era,” hoped Wanhar. (SA/SF)
Head of the Communications, Public Information Services, and Cooperation Bureau
Agung Pribadi
source : https://www.esdm.go.id/en/media-center/news-archives/bidik-target-nze-2060-peplanan-energi-pegang-peranan-besar
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