Muhammad Arief Virgy

Muhammad Arief Virgy is a Researcher at The Habibie Center. He holds a Master's Degree in Development Studies with a specialisation in Public Policy and Management from the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam. His research focuses on forest and energy governance and the political dynamics of policy-making. You can reach out to him at arief.virgy@gmail.com to explore further collaboration.

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Inside Indonesia’s first renewable power export: What opportunities emerge amid unresolved domestic constraints?

Indonesia’s plan to export renewable electricity to Singapore could mark a turning point, but only if it can resolve deep domestic contradictions between energy security, fossil fuel subsidies, and an uneven energy transition at home.

January 08, 2026

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Balancing decarbonization and economic growth: Indonesia’s B50 biofuel policy

Indonesia is the most ambitious country in developing the biofuel policy. However, the development and utilization of biofuels is not merely an energy policy, but also a climate policy.

September 05, 2025

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