Eddy Soeparno, Deputy Speaker of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly\n(MPR RI) from the PAN faction, has asserted that amid rising global\ngeopolitical uncertainty, Indonesia must accelerate its steps towards\nenergy self-sufficiency so as not to remain dependent on energy imports\nthat are vulnerable to global political and economic dynamics.<\/p>\n
According to him, the various conflicts and geopolitical tensions of\nrecent years demonstrate that energy resilience has become an\ninseparable part of economic resilience and national security.<\/p>\n
Eddy made these remarks whilst serving as keynote speaker at the\nDBS\u2013CNBC Indonesia Morning Coffee discussion titled \u2018Indonesia\u2019s Energy\nResilience Amid the Global Geopolitical Crisis: Challenges, Potential,\nand Policy Direction\u2019 in Jakarta.<\/p>\n
\u201cAmid rising global geopolitical uncertainty, Indonesia must not\ncontinue to depend on imported energy. Energy self-sufficiency must\nbecome a national priority because it concerns economic stability,\nindustrial competitiveness, and the welfare of the people,\u201d Eddy said on\nThursday (23\/7\/2026).<\/p>\n
He stressed that the energy transition must become a strategic\ninstrument to achieve three objectives simultaneously. First,\nstrengthening energy resilience through the diversification of energy\nsources and the reduction of import dependence. Second, serving as an\nengine of national economic growth towards the 8 per cent target through\nthe creation of new investment, industrial downstreaming, and green\njobs.<\/p>\n
\u201cThird, fulfilling Indonesia\u2019s commitment to reducing carbon\nemissions and accelerating decarbonisation towards sustainable\ndevelopment. These three targets, according to Eddy, are not conflicting\nagendas but can be achieved simultaneously through the right policies,\u201d\nhe continued.<\/p>\n
The Deputy Chairman of PAN explained that the path towards energy\nself-sufficiency must be pursued through an accelerated energy\ntransition grounded in the strength of national resources. Indonesia\npossesses enormous potential in new and renewable energy, ranging from\nsolar, geothermal, hydro, and wind to bioenergy, all of which must be\nutilised optimally to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.<\/p>\n
Beyond accelerating the development of new and renewable energy, Eddy\nbelieves that governance reform in the energy sector must also become a\npriority. The preparation of a national oil and gas balance,\nimprovements to the Domestic Market Obligation (DMO) mechanism, greater\ninvestment certainty, and the strengthening of national energy planning\nare all needed so that Indonesia\u2019s energy system becomes more efficient,\nrobust, and capable of anticipating various global risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cEnergy resilience is built by adding production capacity whilst at\nthe same time improving good governance, regulatory certainty, and\nlong-term planning so that Indonesia is ready to face various global\nchallenges,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/eddy-soeparno-discusses-the-urgency-of-energy-transition-for-economic-growth-1784814841", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }