Indonesia’s economy is closely tied to its natural resources. It’s the world’s fourth largest producer of coal, and Southeast Asia’s largest gas supplier.
But even with its connection to fossil fuels, the country’s population strongly supports climate goals. In this year’s presidential election, every candidate advocated for the energy transition and more renewables.
At the same time, like many developing countries, Indonesia needs energy security, increased access to energy, and affordability. These factors complicate the energy transition, and could prolong the use of existing fossil fuel infrastructure and abundant coal resources.
So, how can Indonesian policymakers balance economic development and the energy transition? What is the role of renewables in meeting the country’s growing energy demands? And how can Indonesia collaborate in energy with other Asian nations?
This week host Bill Loveless talks with Mari Pangestu about the efforts to build a clean energy economy in Indonesia.
Mari is a distinguished visiting fellow at the Center on Global Energy Policy. From 2020 to 2023, she served as the managing director of development policies and partnerships at the World Bank. Prior to joining the World Bank, Mari served as Indonesia’s minister of trade and as minister of tourism and creative economy.
Russian Sanctions and the Oil Price Cap
The Economics of the Energy Transition
World Energy Outlook 2022: An Insider’s Look
U.S. Climate Policy After Midterm Elections
Taking Into Context Africa’s Energy, Climate and Economic Needs
EV Battery Supply Chain: Tensions on the Ground
Europe’s Winter Outlook
Why Did OPEC+ Cut Production?
The Price Cap on Russian Oil
Energy Permitting Needs Reform
“Staying the Course in a World of Turmoil”
Financing Clean Energy in Developing Economies
Will Economic Stress Hurt the Energy Transition in Asia?
Will Putin’s Energy Strategy Backfire?
Nuclear Fusion: Still Decades Away?
Foreign Affairs: ‘The World’s First Energy Crisis’
A New Era for Environmental Justice
The Road Ahead for the Electric Vehicle Market
Utilities Grapple With Growing Fire Risk
What’s Next for Oil?
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Tucker Carlson Show
The Matt Walsh Show
The Glenn Beck Program
Mark Levin Podcast
The Michael Knowles Show