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PLN Gradually Recovers Electricity Supply (0)
State-owned electricity firm PT PLN has recovered electric power to Balaraja Extra High Voltage substation in Banten Province, and furthermore it will be channeled to Suralaya steam-fueled power plant (PLTU) to gradually recover its operation to reach its capacity of 2800 MW of electricity.
In addition, power supply from Gandul Extra High Voltage substations in Depok, West Java Province, will be channeled to Muara Karang gas and steam power plant (PLTGU) to supply electricity to the Indonesian capital city, Jakarta.
Acting President Director of PLN Sripeni Inten Cahyani said here on Sunday that the power supply to Jakarta was expected to recover within three hours.
"We apologize for the inconvenience today, and currently all efforts have been made to recover the Java-Bali power system, especially in the area of West Java, Banten, and Jakarta," Cahyani said.
The company has focused on power supply to PLTGU Muara Karang and PLTGU Priok to recover the system in the capital city.
Previously, PLN has recovered the operation of hydro-generated power plant (PLTA) Saguling and PLTA Cirata which are functioned as power stabilizer, and, at the same time, supply the electricity to PLTU Suralaya through Cibinong, Depok, Gandul, Lengkok, Balaraja and Suralaya extra high voltage substations.
PLTU Suralaya is expected to return to its normal operation within six hours to normalize power system in West Java and Banten.
Blackout that affected thousands of homes and public facilities in West Java, Jakarta, and Banten was caused by several troubles in the extra high voltage 500 kV transmission of Ungaran - Pemalang.
"PLN has taken its best efforts and will have evaluation to prevent recurrence of today's incident," Cahyani said.
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January
Farmers thankful for new Bintang Bano Dam officialized by president
Written by nuke
President Jokowi talks with farmers during the inauguration of Bintang Bano Dam in West Sumbawa, West Nusa Tenggara, Friday (January 14, 2022). (ANTARA/HO-Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat/KT) -
Farmers were grateful for the 256-hectare Bintang Bano Dam that was recently inaugurated by President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) in West Sumbawa District, West Nusa Tenggara, on Friday.
According to the Press Bureau of the Presidential Secretariat, farmers around the dam were appreciative of the Bintang Bano Dam that can irrigate 6,700 hectares of paddy field.
One of the farmers in Moteng Village, Ahyar Rosadi, stated that irrigation canals from the dam can be used to open new lands for agriculture.
"We can use the irrigation channels of Bintang Bano Dam to open new agricultural land," he noted.
According to Rosadi, the farmers there earlier relied on rainwater for irrigation, or known as the rain-fed farming.
Moreover, based on the farmers' experiences, Bintang Bano Dam can reduce floods in Moteng Village. Rosadi admitted that since the dam became operational, no incidents of flooding occurred in the last two years.
"Once in 2018, the harvested rice was ready to be pounded, but heavy rains occurred and washed away (the harvested rice). The farmers were disappointed and suffered heavy losses at that time. However, Alhamdulillah (Thank God), due to the dam, recently, our village has not been flooded in the last two years," he expounded.
Sangkot Rangkuti, another farmer in Bangkot Monteh Village, pointed out that the new dam yields concrete results in tacking flood problems.
"Before the (existence of) Bintang Bano Dam, our village until the Taliwang area were (often) flooded. However, now, no floods again occur," Rangkuti elaborated.
"We hope that Mr. President can also pay attention to assistance for farmers, such as fertilizers, as they are hard to find. It is especially after this dam, we will (strive to boost the harvesting period to) thrice a year," Rangkuti stated//ANT
January
VP visits temporary housing site built for Mount Semeru victims
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Vice President Ma'ruf Amin flies to East Java to review the construction location of temporary housing for communities affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru in Lumajang District, East Java, Friday (January 14, 2022). (ANTARA/HO-Vice President Secretariat) -
Vice President Ma'ruf Amin reviewed the construction site of temporary housing built for communities affected by the eruption of Mount Semeru in Candipuro, Lumajang District, East Java, on Friday.
Amin, aboard the VVIP Super Puma Helicopter, landed at the Srikandi Helipad, Tempeh, Lumajang District, on Friday morning, at 7:45 a.m. local time.
The vice president was greeted by Head of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) Lt Gen. Suharyanto and Lumajang District Head Thoriqul Haq.
The Indonesian Government will build 1,951 temporary houses for communities affected by Mount Semeru's eruption. Currently, a unit prototype is already in place to serve as a reference for constructing the temporary housing.
In addition, the temporary housing will be replete with various public facilities comprising markets, mosques, and sports facilities.
On December 16, 2021, the vice president had monitored areas impacted by the Mount Semeru eruption and the evacuees through a video conference from Juanda Airport in Surabaya.
To this end, Amin had instructed the East Java provincial government and BNPB to chalk out a spatial design in the Mount Semeru area by focusing on the disaster aspect.
Amin also urged people living in disaster-prone regions to be relocated to safer areas.
If the conditions do not allow relocation, he requested the East Java provincial government and the Regional Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) to aggressively disseminate information on mitigation efforts.
"If (relocation) is not possible due to some reasons, the East Java provincial government will be actively assisted by the BPBD by forming a community that responds well to disasters. There is also a need for support for accessibility and capacity of shelters," Amin remarked.
In his work trip to East Java, Amin was accompanied by BNPB Head Lt Gen. Suharyanto, Deputy Minister of Environment and Forestry Alue Hodong, and Secretary General of the Ministry of Public Works and Public Housing Zainal Fatah//ANT
January
Jokowi asks state-run tourism holding to be agile, professional
Written by Nur Yasmin
President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) has asked the newly-launched tourism and supporting sectors state-owned holding to be agile and professional in running its business to make its governance more efficient and simple.
"Do not let new complications arise or transform old problems into new ones," he advised while launching InJourney, the state-owned tourism and supporting sectors holding, at Kuta Mandalika Beach, Central Lombok District, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) Province, on Thursday.
The key to advancement is improving management and governance to optimize Indonesia's huge tourism potential, he said.
"Earlier, as stated by the State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) Minister, the potential of domestic tourists could reach 330 million trips. Do not let the huge potential slip away," he emphasized.
Meanwhile, the potential of foreign travelers is only 17 million trips, he pointed out.
However, international travelers are also important actors for Indonesia’s tourism, he noted.
In 2022, Indonesia has the potential to increase the number of visits since it is set to host various international events, including the Mandalika MotoGP in March 2022 and the G20 Summit in November 2022, he said.
The events will attract the attention of the international community to Indonesia, he added.
Hence, the momentum must be utilized as well as possible, especially by the tourism sector -- for instance, by preparing ten super-priority tourism destinations in Indonesia, the President said.
Furthermore, President Jokowi asked the holding to develop the tourism sector for the benefit of the local community, including local micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
“The holding must expand business and improve governance. In addition, it has to involve the surrounding community and establish a cross-sectoral ecosystem, which involves SOEs, the private sector, as well as local communities and MSMEs soon," he stressed.
In addition, it is important for the holding to provide space and opportunity for the community to participate in improving the tourism sector in the region and advancing Indonesia, he said. (Antaranews)
January
Indonesia fights for island countries' interests during G20 Presidency
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia will fight for the interests of island countries during its G20 Presidency, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mahendra Siregar, said in a statement released here on Thursday.
For the first time in history, the G20 Presidency has decided to invite small archipelagic countries, represented by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and Pacific Islands Forum (PIF), he informed.
"We want the G20 to be relevant not just for member countries, but also for the whole world," he said during a virtual discussion between Indonesia and Jamaica on climate change.
By including small archipelagic nations, it is expected that inclusive recovery can immediately be realized, which aligns with Indonesia's G20 Presidency theme, "Recover Together, Recover Stronger", he added.
Indonesia has also made the issue of energy transition a priority for its G20 Presidency, Siregar noted.
The discussion on the transition to green energy is very important and mirrors the perspective that Indonesia, as both a developing nation and an archipelagic country, is affected by climate change, he observed.
As a developing nation, Indonesia has a vested interest in placing the issue of climate change within the framework of sustainable development, he said.
"Indonesia is vulnerable to the effects of climate change. To this end, it is focusing on adaptation and mitigation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the impact of hydrometeorological disasters," he affirmed.
As President Joko Widodo said in Glasgow in 2021, Indonesia is aiming to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 29 percent under the business-as-usual category by 2030, he noted.
It is also seeking an additional 41-percent reduction with the support of the international community, he said.
Indonesia has also delivered its long-term strategy and climate resilience plan that aims for net-zero emissions by 2060, he added. (Antaranews)
January
Indonesia does not recognize Taliban govt in Afghanistan: ministry
Written by Nur Yasmin
The humanitarian aid dispatched by the Indonesian government for the Afghan people recently must not be considered an acknowledgment of the Taliban government, the Foreign Affairs Ministry has emphasized.
In a press briefing here on Thursday, director general of information and public diplomacy at the ministry, Teuku Faizasyah, stressed that the shipment of the aid on January 9, 2022, was a form of humanitarian assistance.
The attempt was also aimed at protecting Indonesian citizens working for various United Nations (UN) agencies who have returned to work in Afghanistan, he said.
“We would like to reaffirm that until now, no country has recognized Taliban’s governance in Afghanistan. However, almost all countries have engaged with the group, including the United States and the European Union," the director general noted.
Hence, it is important to distinguish between facilitating humanitarian aid and essential matters and recognition of the Taliban’s occupation of Afghanistan, he stressed.
Currently, the ministry is still monitoring the distribution of the assistance, which is being carried out by the UN’s World Food Program (WFP), he informed.
Foreign Affairs Minister Retno Marsudi had dispatched two planes carrying the aid from Soekarno-Hatta Airport, Tangerang city, Banten province in the wee hours of January 9, 2022.
The aircrafts (GA-7900 and GA-7700) landed at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan eight hours later.
According to Marsudi, the humanitarian assistance was a response to the alarming humanitarian situation in the South Asian country, where some 23 million people are facing the threat of starvation and over three million children are facing the threat of malnutrition.
The safety and well-being of the Afghan people have always been Indonesia's priority, Marsudi remarked adding, she hoped that the assistance would ease the current burden on the community. (Antaranews)
January
Adequate energy storage needed to prevent crisis: PGN
Written by Nur Yasmin
Adequate energy storage is necessary to prevent an energy crisis as the one that Europe is currently experiencing, president commissioner of state-run PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN), Arcandra Tahar, has said.
Europe still relies on intermittent renewable energy, derived primarily from wind and sunlight, he explained during the online PGN Energy and Economic Outlook 2022 on Wednesday.
"If we look at the data, energy mix renewable in Europe is only 14 percent, 15 percent is nuclear and the rest is fossil fuel," he highlighted.
The primary problem is that wind and solar are sources that can only produce energy when they appear, he said. This means that if there is no sun, then there is no energy, he observed. This also applies to wind, he added.
"Which is why storage or battery technology is required so that when it dies off, the technology could replace the missing energy," he explained.
Moreover, post-pandemic recovery has increased the need for energy, he said. The expected renewable energy would not be able to produce enough energy to fulfill this need, he added.
Considering this condition, coal-fired power plants, which have been retired since 2020, have to be revived, he said. Thus, gas supply from Russia to West Europe is expected to flow once more, he pointed out.
This condition is the opposite of Europe's commitment to realizing net-zero emissions faster, he said.
"If they want to revive coal, this would disrupt their net-zero target," Tahar affirmed.
This situation should serve as a valuable lesson for Indonesia, which has also committed to realizing net-zero emissions by 2050–2060 or faster, he opined.
Indonesia should utilize its local feature to meet cleaner energy requirements in the future, he said. One of the sources of energy that should be considered is geothermal, he added.
"Geothermal could function like coal, which could produce energy all the time. It does not depend on the sun nor the wind," he informed.
However, the cost for setting up a geothermal power plant is higher compared to coal, he noted.
"But in terms of greenness, it is a sustainable supply. Hence, one of the options is to develop geothermal (power)," he said. (Antaranews)
January
Electric vehicle battery industry can be game changer: official
Written by Nur Yasmin
Indonesia's ability to produce electric vehicle batteries (EVB) can prove a game changer for its status in the global industry, Chief of Presidential Staff, Moeldoko, has said.
"We must be able to play an important role and regulate, (considering the country's) abundant nickel (resources). A great opportunity that can change the game is in front of our eyes, and that is called the electric motor battery," he said at the Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) here on Wednesday.
He further said he is optimistic that the domestic production of electric car batteries would upgrade the country's economic competency, technological skills, and energy independence.
If Indonesia can create an electric vehicle ecosystem that is supported by regulations, infrastructure, and natural resources, many large investments will come from the upstream to downstream sectors, he elaborated.
"The growth of the large-scale industry of electric vehicle battery is inevitable in Indonesia," he added.
Therefore, for realizing its ambitions regarding the electric vehicle industry, quality batteries produced in the country must enter the global market, he said. This also requires building people's demand for electric vehicles, he added.
"This is the right momentum to socialize electric vehicles to the public. When the time comes, the link-up between demand and production will come to exist. It is a matter of time," Moeldoko, who is also the chairman of the Indonesian Electric Vehicle Industry Association (Periklindo), stated.
He also recalled President Joko Widodo's commitment to accelerating the battery-based electric motor vehicles industry, which aligns with Indonesia's target to reduce carbon emissions by 2030 by eliminating the use of fossil fuel in vehicles.
The Periklindo Electric Vehicle Show (PEVS) will be held fromMay 12 to May 22, 2022, at JIExpo Kemayoran, Jakarta. It aims to serve as a platform for electric vehicle industry players, the creative industry, and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to showcase their products. (Antaranews)
January
Investment realization in energy sector at US$28.2 billion in 2021
Written by Nur Yasmin
Investment realization in the energy and mineral resources sector increased 107 percent to US$28.2 billion in 2021 from US$26.3 billion in 2020, according to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM).
"In 2021, realized investment in the energy and mineral resources sector reached US$28.2 billion, or up 107 percent compared to 2020," ESDM Minister Arifin Tasrif said at a press conference on the ministry's 2021 performance and the 2022 work plan in Jakarta on Wednesday.
The government took several strategic steps to achieve this number, including providing incentives, helping with land disputes, and simplifying the licensing process, Tasrif informed.
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources also encouraged the use of electricity consumption for mineral processing and refining industries or smelters, he added.
The government encouraged smelters not to install their own power plants, but to utilize various electrical resources available at business locations, he said.
"We also did this in special economic areas, industrial areas, and (for) other big customers," Tasrif added.
In 2020, the realization of investment in the energy and mineral resources sector amounted to US$26.3 billion, with the oil and gas sub-sector accounting for US$13.1 billion, electricity US$7.6 billion, mineral and coal US$4.2 billion, and new renewable energy (EBT) US$1.4 billion of the investment, the minister informed.
Last year's investment realization was US$28.2 billion, contributed by oil and gas (US$15.9 billion), electricity (US$6.8 billion), mineral and coal (US$4.1 billion), and new renewable energy (US$1.4 billion), Tasrif said.
Meanwhile, for 2022, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is targeting an investment of US$32.6 billion, with the target for oil and gas pegged at US$17 billion, electricity US$7.6 billion, mineral and coal US$5 billion, and renewable energy US$3 billion, he added.
Non-tax state revenue (PNPB) realization from the energy and mineral resources sector reached Rp189.2 trillion in 2021, he informed earlier.
"The realization recorded 156 percent of the initial target of Rp121.2 trillion," he remarked.
Compared to PNPB realization in 2020, which reached Rp109 trillion, the revenue in 2021 showed an increase of around 73.6 percent, the minister noted.
The ministry has continued to push PNBP up through a number of attempts, including oil and gas lifting as well as supervision of mineral, coal, and geothermal production, he said.
In 2021, the oil and gas sub-sector had the largest PNBP contribution of Rp103.2 billion, followed by the mineral and coal sub-sector (Rp75.5 billion), he informed. (Antaranews)
January
Gov't Prepares Labuan Bajo For G20 Side Event Venue
Written by Nur Yasmin
The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy/Tourism and Creative Economy Agency through the Implementing Agency for the Labuan Bajo Flores Authority (BPOLBF) synergizes with the Ministry of State Secretariat to prepare Labuan Bajo as the G20 Venue Side Event.
The President Director of BPOLBF, Shana Fatina, during a coordination meeting with the Ministry of State Secretariat (Kemensetneg) and the Ministry of Communication and Information said BPOLBF is ready to collaborate and actively participate in welcoming G20 events.
"BPOLBF in principle actively participates in welcoming the G20 because holding this event is an aspiration that we all hope for and also what all parties in Labuan Bajo hope," Shana said on Monday at the Ministry of State Secretariat, Jakarta.
Shana hopes that this G20 event can create the widest possible employment opportunities for the people of Labuan Bajo, Flores so that it can revive the Indonesian economy. Furthermore, Shana said that the people of Labuan Bajo-Flores were ready to be involved in the G2O event.
"We want the community to feel involved and have a part in this celebration. For example, the souvenirs that will be used later are products of local MSMEs in Labuan Bajo-Flores. In addition, with the travel map that we offer, we hope that it will attract delegates and tourists to explore the beauty of Labuan Bajo -Flores, which has many alternative destinations other than the well-known Komodo National Park," said Shana.
Shana also said that later there would be a follow-up coordination meeting with the West Manggarai Regency Government along with other pentahelix elements.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Public Relations Bureau of the Ministry of State Secretariat, Eddy Cahyono, said that the coordination between ministries was intended to explore the potential for collaboration so that the benefits and key messages of the G20 implementation could be known by all levels of society.
"So that later the euphoria of welcoming this grand celebration can encourage the spirit of collaboration and participation of all parties," said Eddy.
Eddy also explained that the preparation of the G20 venue is expected to be more echoed in the community. To achieve this requires the active participation of all parties, especially public relations ministries, and institutions throughout Indonesia.
Meanwhile, the Coordinator of Audio Visual and Social Media for Indonesia Baik and GPR TV at the Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Dimas Aditya Nugraha, explained the opportunities for cooperation in disseminating information through social media and TV. His party is ready to collaborate in supporting the reporting and promotion of the activities of the G20 Summit.
Also present at the meeting was the Director of Destinations of BPOLBF; Konstan Mardinandus, Director of Tourism Marketing of BPOLBF; Raisa Lestari Niloperbowo, Director of Industry and Institutions of BPOLBF; Neysa Amelia, as well as the Director of General Finance and Public Communication of BPOLBF; I Nyoman Wija Sugiantara, Division Heads and BPOLBF staff. (VOI)
January
Tourism Ministry Believes MotoGP Will Boost West Nusa Tenggara Tourism
Written by Nur Yasmin
Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy/Head of the Creative Economy Agency Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno believes that the 2020 Indonesian MotoGP will be beneficial for economic revival, especially in boosting the performance of MSMEs in the Mandalika area, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB).
Minister Sandiaga Uno during the Meeting of the National Committee to Support the Implementation of the 2022 MotoGP at Novotel Mandalika, on Tuesday explained, MSMEs players will receive promising economic blessings, because the international racing event is predicted to be attended by thousands of visitors from various countries. and homeland.
“MotoGP is very beneficial for the local community's economy, especially MSMEs. This is certain, and the government pays special attention. For this reason, we continue to prepare for the implementation of the 2022 Indonesian MotoGP so that its implementation later in March can run smoothly," Minister Sandiaga said.
"Of the 9 main issues, there is significant progress. It is planned that President Joko Widodo will directly review the preparations for MotoGP, which is a symbol of economic revival," the Minister said.
Minister Sandiaga explained that related to the issues currently being faced, all of them could be found a good solution. Regarding MSMEs, they have also shared tasks with the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs.
He also stated that he would cooperate with various parties to provide flexibility to the creative and creative sectors in promotional events.
“The Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy will handle the digital side and promotion, while the Ministry of Cooperatives and SMEs will handle the physical. And assisted and curated by Bank Indonesia. Later, we will facilitate MSMEs in NTB, MSMEs in 5 DSPs, and other MSMEs in Indonesia," he said.
During the Synchronization Meeting of the National Committee to Support the Implementation of the 2022 MotoGP at Novotel Mandalika, the Commander of the Mandalika MotoGP Field and Indonesian Army Marshal (Ret.) Hadi Tjahjanto, the Governor of NTB Zulkieflimansyah, and several Working Cabinet Ministers were present online.
Marshal (Ret.) Hadi Tjahjanto explained that his party continues to unravel 9 major issues from the implementation of the WSBK in terms of infrastructure development, Mandalika bypass road infrastructure, infrastructure from Keruak to Kuta Mandalika, including checking the Tourism Residential Facilities. (VOI)