CELIOS released a press statement titled “Does Presidential Regulation 112/2022 Support the Transition Away from Coal-Fired Power Plants?” on October 4, 2022. The document analyzes Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply. Although its aim is to accelerate renewable energy (EBT), CELIOS found that several provisions are actually at odds with the 2060 Net Zero Emission target, particularly Article 3 point 4, which allows coal-fired power plants (PLTUs) to continue operating in industrial zones until 2050.

CELIOS’ review indicates that Presidential Regulation 112/2022 focuses more on regulating EBT investment, but fails to clarify overall EBT mix targets, the priority given to purchasing electricity from EBT, or the public’s role as electricity consumers. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira questioned whether the regulation is connected to negotiations over international energy-transition funding, such as JETP funding from G7 countries.

CELIOS also highlighted the inconsistent use of the phrase “may be replaced” in Article 3 point 6, which means the government is not required to use EBT to meet electricity demand. The report concludes that neither Presidential Regulation 112/2022 nor the Draft Renewable Energy Law (RUU EBT), which is being prepared, has a detailed roadmap, making a complete overhaul of the clean energy transition framework necessary.

CELIOS released a press statement titled “Does Presidential Regulation 112/2022 Support the Transition Away from Coal-Fired Power Plants?” on October 4, 2022. The document provides a critical analysis of Presidential Regulation No. 112 of 2022 on the Acceleration of Renewable Energy Development for Electricity Supply. While the regulation aims to accelerate renewable energy (EBT), CELIOS found certain provisions to be contradictory to Indonesia’s 2060 Net Zero Emission target, particularly Article 3 point 4, which allows coal-fired power plants (PLTUs) to continue operating in industrial zones until 2050.

CELIOS’ review also indicates that the regulation focuses more on EBT investment rather than outlining overall EBT mix targets, prioritization of electricity procurement from renewables, or the role of the public as electricity consumers. CELIOS Executive Director Bhima Yudhistira questioned whether the regulation is linked to international energy transition funding negotiations, such as the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) from G7 countries.

Additionally, CELIOS highlighted inconsistencies, such as the use of the phrase “may be replaced” in Article 3 point 6, implying there is no obligation for the government to use renewables to meet electricity demand. The report concludes that both Presidential Regulation 112/2022 and the Draft Renewable Energy Law (RUU EBT) lack a clear and detailed roadmap, indicating the need for a complete overhaul of Indonesia’s clean energy transition framework.

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