Enviro News, Jakarta – Indonesia and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing energy cooperation to achieve the net zero emission (NZE) target.
This commitment was emphasized by the Secretary General of Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Dadan Kusdiana, during the opening of the 8th Indonesia-Japan Energy Forum (IJEF), held in Jakarta on Friday, December 6, 2024. The 8th Indonesia-Japan Energy Forum (IJEF) aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector, focusing on carbon emission reduction and technological innovation, including the strategic role of minerals such as nickel, copper, bauxite, and manganese.
In his speech, Dadan stated that Indonesia is committed to reducing emissions by 915 million tons of CO2 by 2030, with the energy sector contributing approximately 358 million tons of reductions.
He highlighted the importance of Indonesia’s abundant mineral resources in supporting the development of electric vehicles and battery industries. Minerals like nickel, copper, and bauxite, which are key materials for electric vehicle battery production, are expected to play a crucial role in the green energy transition and accelerating domestic industrial downstreaming.
“By leveraging Indonesia’s abundant mineral resources, we can drive the development of renewable energy technologies and electric vehicles, contributing to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Collaboration with Japan, known for its advanced technology expertise, will accelerate these innovations,” he said, as quoted on the ESDM website on Friday, December 6, 2024.
The forum also discussed concrete measures for the development of renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. In addition to electric vehicles, Indonesia and Japan explored the use of advanced technologies in battery production and electric vehicle components.
Meanwhile, Masanori Tsuruda, Deputy Commissioner for International Affairs at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI), highlighted Japan’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.
Japan plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030 compared to 2013 levels, utilizing various technologies, including carbon capture and storage (CCS) and renewable energy. He also noted that Japan would continue to rely on low-carbon technologies such as nuclear and natural gas during its energy transition.
This collaboration aims not only to meet the NZE targets but also to create investment opportunities and innovations in the energy sector, with minerals serving as a key enabler in accelerating the transition to clean energy.
