Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that the Renewable Energy Bill is no longer a priority. (Photo: Bahlil Lahadalia's Faceook)
Indonesia’s recent amendment to its Mining Law has ignited heated debate and is expected to impact the country’s renewable energy development.
Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, recently stated that increasing oil and gas production is a priority, suggesting that related legislation could take precedence over the Renewable Energy Bill, which he declared is “not a priority.”
Indonesian parliament fast-tracked Mining Law revision
On Feb. 18, Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) passed the fourth amendment to the Mineral and Coal Mining Law in an unusually expedited manner. The revision expands priority mining rights to religious organizations, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and cooperatives, while also allowing universities to receive funding from state-owned or private mining companies for research. However, the move has sparked widespread controversy, with public debate continuing for over a week.
