The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has partnered with the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey to accelerate the development of clean energy in Indonesia.

This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the energy and mineral resources sector by Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, and Turkey’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Alparslan Bayraktar.

“The cooperation between Indonesia and Turkey covers power generation, electricity distribution and transmission, the development of New and Renewable Energy (EBT), hydrocarbon development, as well as new technologies, including hydrogen, nuclear, and battery technology,” Bahlil stated in a written statement received on Thursday (February 13).

Bahlil emphasized that this partnership will create opportunities for technology transfer and innovation in the energy sector, accelerating the development of clean energy in Indonesia.

“With support and collaboration from international partners, we can pursue energy self-sufficiency in line with the directives of President Prabowo,” Bahlil added.

He further noted that the cooperation agreement will be valid for five years and can be extended for another five years upon mutual agreement between the two countries.

Indonesia has already collaborated with Turkish companies in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas (migas) and geothermal energy.

State-owned oil and gas company PT Pertamina (Persero) has established eight partnerships with several Turkish companies in geothermal and shipping projects.

Additionally, Turkey has invested in geothermal projects through PT Hitay Daya Energi (HDE) at Gunung Talang Bukit Kili, with plans for a 20 MW development.

Hitay Energy Holding is also conducting four geothermal survey and exploration projects. As of now, PT HDE has invested USD 6.01 million, or approximately 22 percent of its exploration commitment.

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