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VOINews, Jakarta - Indonesia's National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) stated that it had conducted a review on the national strategy road map related to the long-term use of hydrogen until 2060.

The BRIN identified the need for hydrogen until 2060, main expert researcher at BRIN's Energy Conversion and Conservation Research Center Eniya Listiani Dewi stated here Wednesday.

This road map underlines the need for an ecosystem that supports the implementation of hydrogen use in Indonesia, she noted during the Indonesia International Hydrogen Summit 2023.

She said the road map contains an explanation on the course for hydrogen utilization divided into three segments: pilot project or demo plant segment, introduction to market and market penetration development, and impact to economic value added.

According to Dewi, Indonesia's economy in the future will be supported not only by oil but also hydrogen, as this commodity can be used in various sectors.

These sectors range from the power plant sector to industries, especially the petrochemical industry, housing, and transportation.

The BRIN encourages the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to create a national hydrogen strategy that encompasses not only the potential but also production chain, distribution, and usage in Indonesia.

This is done, so that the private sector no longer doubts the government's commitment to hydrogen utilization.

Some 20 projects from industries already implement the pre-feasibility study on hydrogen technology in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java, Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara, and Papua, Dewi remarked.

However, when a feasibility study is conducted, the private sector will seek a road map or a commitment. This is what the government must work on, she affirmed.

Dewi acknowledged that realizing the use of hydrogen energy takes time. It requires commitment from the government along with the existence of a road map, regulations, and clear standards, including an incentive mechanism.

The utilization of hydrogen has to start with the production of green hydrogen by the industry sector, though it still can only be done on a small scale due to the high price.

Dewi believes that the price will start to decline in 2030, but Indonesia cannot wait to start utilizing hydrogen until 2030, as the country may lag behind by then.  (Antaranews)

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VOINews, Jakarta - United Nations expert Thomas Andrews on Wednesday expressed concern over ASEAN continuing to invite the Myanmar junta to the bloc's formal meetings despite mounting attacks against civilians in the conflict-ridden nation.

Speaking at a press conference in Jakarta, Andrews said that he is most concerned by Myanmar's continued participation in formal ASEAN defense meetings.

He pointed out that ASEAN has appointed General Tun Aung, the commander-in-chief of Myanmar's Air Force, as the chairperson of the 2023 ASEAN Air Chiefs' Conference.

Tun Aung is said to be responsible for airstrikes carried out on Myanmar villages by fighter jets.

The general has also been sanctioned by the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the European Union.

Last month, the junta's commander-in-chief of the Navy, Moe Aung, was assigned the leadership of the 2024 ASEAN Navy Chiefs' Meeting, Andrews added.

The junta has also continued to co-chair the ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM Plus) Experts' Working Group on Counter Terrorism with Russia, and Indonesia has been participating in those meetings.

"These types of actions not only undermine the credibility of ASEAN but also serve to legitimize the junta and prolong the suffering of the Myanmar people," he said.

Meanwhile, ASEAN has defended its decision by saying that the meetings were merely technical and not in breach of the prohibition on Myanmar's political-level participation in its meetings, he added.

"This is not acceptable. The junta should not be invited to attend any ASEAN meeting," Andrews said.

He urged Indonesia to show its leadership, along with other ASEAN member states, and not attend any meetings to which the junta has been invited.

Since the coup on February 1, 2021, the junta, led by General Min Aung Hlaing, has perpetrated violence against the people of Myanmar.

According to a UN report, the junta’s troops have killed more than 3 thousand civilians, detained more than 19 thousand people, and have caused at least 1.5 million people to abandon their homes, with more than 58 thousand houses, schools, and clinics burned to the ground. (Antaranews)

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VOInews, Jakarta: Indonesia, represented by the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), signed a cooperation agreement with the International Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) on Tuesday (20/6). The agreement was signed by BMKG Head Dwikorita Karnawati and CTBTO Executive Secretary Robert Floyd.

The agreement contains cooperation to encourage capacity building and the participation of Indonesian seismic station experts and operators in various training programs, workshops, and CTBTO meetings. The agreement also includes research cooperation and expansion of internship opportunities for Indonesian experts, staff and students at the international organization headquartered in Vienna, Austria.

"This agreement will certainly further strengthen cooperation between BMKG and CTBTO, especially in increasing the capacity of reliable and professional human resources, and encouraging CTBTO's cooperation and technical assistance for Indonesia," said Deputy Indonesian Ambassador in Vienna A. Alfiano Tamala, who witnessed the signing of the MoU, in an official statement from the Indonesian Embassy in Vienna received by Indonesia Window here on Thursday (22/6).

For the record, Indonesia has stations certified by CTBTO with the ability to record data that can show nuclear test attempts that will be processed at the International Data Center at CTBTO headquarters in Vienna, Austria. Indonesia itself has six seismic support monitoring facilities in Sorong, Jayapura, Baumata, Kappang, Parapat and Lembang.

On a separate occasion, Head of BMKG Dwikorita Karnawati has also become one of the key speakers at the High Level Panel Discussion at the Science and Technology Conference (SnT2023) meeting organized by CTBTO at Hofburg Palace, Vienna, Austria. On that occasion, Dwikorita conveyed the role of the CTBTO international organization and the use of cooperation with Indonesia in the implementation of national programs, including early warning systems and disaster risk reduction.

The SnT2023 meeting took place on June 19-23, 2023 and was attended by more than 700 participants from various stakeholders who participated online and offline. In 2023 and 2024 Indonesia will also host several CTBTO regional trainings and meetings.

The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) is an international treaty governing the prohibition of nuclear weapons test explosions. Through the CTBTO, the Government of Indonesia demonstrates its commitment to promote the entry into force and universalization of the CTBT to achieve the goal of stopping nuclear testing and eliminating nuclear weapons. (VOI/Andy)

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VOInews, Jakarta: Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi received the Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the Republic of Tanzania, Stergomena Lawrence Tax, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Jakarta. During the meeting, the two Ministers discussed a number of issues in bilateral cooperation between the two countries, ranging from trade, investment, health and development cooperation.

"We agreed to explore the possibility of establishing a Preferential Trade Agreement," Retno said in a joint statement after the meeting, Thursday (22/6).

Indonesia and Tanzania recorded a positive trend in trade relations. According to Retno, trade between the two countries increased by 50 percent from 2019 to 2022, with a value of more than USD 340 million.

"Based on this momentum, Indonesia intends to export several other goods such as rubber tires, fertilizers, food and beverages," Retno said.

On investment, the two foreign ministers discussed efforts to increase Indonesian investment in Tanzania. Clove oil manufacturer PT Indesso Aroma, for example, plans to expand its refining units in Zanzibar and Tonga. While PT Pertamina is also looking to expand its presence and acquire a majority stake in Mnazi Bay Bloc operations through its subsidiaries Maurel and Prom.

"I appreciate Tanzania's support for Indonesia's outbound investment. I believe this will also make a positive contribution to our economy," Retno said.

Meanwhile, in the health sector, the two Foreign Ministers committed to strengthening cooperation to strengthen health resilience. According to Retno, the pandemic has taught both countries the importance of strong health infrastructure.

"Indonesian pharmaceutical company Dexa Medica has received Good Manufacturing Practices from Tanzania and will start supplying its products to Tanzania," Retno said.

In the development sector, Retno Marsudi said, Indonesia and Tanzania have implemented various development cooperation programs. These include capacity building, food security training, trade, investment and education. In the past five years, Indonesia and Tanzania have implemented various development cooperation programs. They include capacity building and training in food security, trade, investment and education.

"For this year and next year, we will continue to provide similar programs in agriculture, mining and energy. In the long term, we seek to enhance our cooperation, including by developing country-specific cooperation plans in development cooperation," Retno said.

In addition to the four issues, Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Minister of Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation of the Republic of Tanzania, Stergomena Lawrence Tax, also discussed preparations for President Joko Widodo's visit to Tanzania later this year, and the possibility of a visit to Indonesia by the Prime Minister of Tanzania.

"Our hope is that this visit will result in concrete and meaningful cooperation that can be achieved," she said. (VOI)