Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — Vice Chairman of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI) from the National Mandate Party (PAN), Eddy Soeparno, emphasized that energy security must serve as the fundamental basis for national energy provision, including the implementation of Indonesia’s energy transition agenda.
Eddy stated that steadily rising energy demand and the country’s significant reliance on energy imports underscore the importance of energy security as a critical component of national resilience.
He delivered the remarks during a closed-door discussion held by the Bimasena Energy Team with the Vice Chairman of the MPR RI at The Bimasena, Jakarta, on Thursday (February 5, 2026). The discussion was attended by senior leaders and energy analysts from The Bimasena.
Eddy highlighted the importance of forums such as the Bimasena Forum in gathering input, including constructive criticism, to ensure that national energy policies are formulated in a more comprehensive and informed manner.
“I believe that discussions like this must be grounded in transparency and openness, so that we can broaden our perspectives while supporting national priority programs in the energy sector,” Eddy said.
Energy Security Amid Global Energy Transition
In his presentation, Eddy noted that coal remains the most dominant global energy source, contributing around 35 percent of the global energy mix, despite this being the lowest share in the past 50 years. Meanwhile, natural gas continues to play a significant role, accounting for approximately 20 percent of the global energy mix.
According to Eddy, the current global energy transition is unfolding in a disorderly manner. While fossil fuel consumption continues to rise, the deployment of renewable energy—particularly solar and wind power—is also expanding rapidly.
“We need to assess whether what is happening today truly represents an energy transition, or merely the addition of new energy alternatives,” he said.
Eddy also drew attention to geopolitical dynamics that increasingly shape global energy policies. Many countries are prioritizing domestic energy needs over multilateral cooperation, making energy security a central issue worldwide.
Investment, Regulation, and Energy Industrialization
Eddy further explained that Indonesia’s energy transition investment needs are projected to reach approximately USD 263 billion by 2040, with around USD 190 billion required by 2034. He noted that these substantial investment requirements pose significant challenges, particularly as countries compete globally for renewable energy technologies, raw materials, skilled labor, and financing.
He stressed that renewable energy development should also drive domestic industrialization, including the manufacturing of solar panels, cables, and turbines, to generate direct economic benefits and employment opportunities.
In addition, Eddy underscored the importance of regulatory certainty and policy consistency to attract investment in the energy sector, including oil and gas. He warned that fragmented licensing processes and weak inter-agency coordination often hinder efforts to accelerate energy exploration and development.
Looking ahead, the government and the House of Representatives are preparing several key pieces of legislation to support energy sector development, including revisions to the Oil and Gas Law, the completion of the New and Renewable Energy Bill, revisions to the Electricity Law, and the drafting of a Climate Change Management Law.
In closing, Eddy reaffirmed that Indonesia’s energy transition must be aligned with national conditions, taking into account financial capacity, public needs, and equitable access to electricity.
“Whatever steps we take in the energy transition process, we must always strike a balance between costs and climate impacts, while ensuring that national energy security remains safeguarded,” Eddy concluded. (*)
