JakartaGlobe-June 20
The Indonesian government is pushing for sustainable and collaborative efforts to accelerate the green energy transition, particularly in the Southeast Asian region, a senior official has said. Energy Minister Arifin Tasrif said regional collaboration needs to be strengthened not only among ASEAN member countries but also with other international organizations and stakeholders.
“The global energy landscape is urged to transition sustainably from fossil-based economies to low-carbon economies in an inclusive and fair manner while considering national circumstances, capacities, and priorities,” Arifin told ASEAN’s 41st Senior Officials Meeting (SOME) on Energy at the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta.
According to Arifin, energy security is as crucial as energy transition. Therefore, during Indonesia’s ASEAN Chairmanship this year, the country emphasizes the importance of sustainable energy resilience through interconnectivity in ASEAN as the “epicentrum of growth”. Arifin mentioned that the Trans-ASEAN Gas Pipeline (TAGP) and the ASEAN power grid will accelerate the clean energy transition and enhance energy resilience. He added that critical minerals are also needed to support the energy transition. Critical raw materials are minerals used for clean and renewable energy-based technological innovations. The global demand for critical minerals for developing clean energy technologies has increased significantly. Read more at:
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