Jakarta – The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (EMR) said that the role of bioenergy, one of the sources of New Renewable Energy (NRE), is significant in the energy transition and brings great benefits to Indonesia.
According to MEMR data, by 2023, bioenergy will contribute 7.7% or 60% of the total national renewable energy mix, showing its significant role in the energy transition.
“Bioenergy is not only a source of renewable energy but also an integral part of the government’s strategy to reduce carbon emissions,” said Acting Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jisman P. Hutajulu, in the Bioenergy Industry Challenge Seminar, Tuesday, February 27.
Furthermore, he explained that bioenergy, comprising biomass, biogas, and biofuels, can replace fossil fuels in various sectors. “Biofuels can replace fossil fuels in all development sectors, such as electricity, industry, commercial, transportation, and households,” said Hutajulu.
The government targets energy transition as one of the keys to achieving the greenhouse gas emission reduction target and net zero emission (NZE) by 2060. With its abundant benefits, bioenergy is one of the government’s primary strategies in realising this target.
“One of the major roles of bioenergy is the provision and utilisation of biodiesel,” said Acting Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jisman P. Hutajulu, in the Bioenergy Industry Challenge Seminar, Tuesday, February 27.
In 2023, the government distributed 12.3 million kiloliters (kl) of biodiesel for domestic consumption. This achievement resulted in more than IDR 122 trillion foreign exchange savings while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 132 million tons of CO2. (Hartatik)
