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    "data": {
        "id": 1808576,
        "msgid": "indonesias-geothermal-projects-become-a-magnet-for-global-green-investment-1781707833",
        "date": "2026-06-17 20:50:00",
        "title": "Indonesia's Geothermal Projects Become a Magnet for Global Green Investment",
        "author": "Basuki Eka Purnama",
        "source": "MEDIA_INDONESIA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's geothermal energy sector is attracting significant interest from international investors seeking stable, long-term green assets. The inclusion of three strategic Pertamina Geothermal Energy projects in the government's Green Book 2026 highlights the country's readiness to secure funding. Revenue from electricity sales to PLN, denominated in US dollars, further shields investors from rupiah volatility.",
        "content": "<p>Global investor interest in the clean energy sector continues to show\na significant upward trend, aligning with the strengthening commitment\nof various countries to achieve net zero emission targets. Amid the\nmassive investment needs to support the energy transition, geothermal\nprojects in Indonesia are now seen as a golden opportunity for\ninternational capital owners. Capital market observer Dipo Satria Ramli\nrevealed that investor attention on clean energy opens wide doors for\ngeothermal companies to obtain long-term funding. According to him,\nthere is a specific group of niche investors who exclusively target\nrenewable energy projects with measurable prospects. \u201cGeothermal\nprojects with clear prospects will be very attractive to them,\u201d Dipo\nsaid when contacted on Monday (15\/6\/2026). In the industry competition\nmap, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGEO) is considered to be in a\nvery advantageous position. Dipo mentioned that the maturity of the\nproject portfolio is a determining factor for investors before placing\ntheir capital. This readiness is proven by the inclusion of three\nstrategic PGE projects in the Green Book 2026 released by the Ministry\nof National Development Planning\/Bappenas in early June. Beyond\ninfrastructure readiness and offtaker certainty, the main attraction of\ngeothermal investment in Indonesia lies in its business scheme. Revenue\nfrom electricity sales to PT PLN (Persero) is denominated in US dollars.\nThis serves as a strong cushion for investors against fluctuations in\nthe Rupiah currency. \u201cRevenue payments from PLN are made in US dollars.\nSo even if the Rupiah weakens, this investment remains attractive\nbecause there is no significant exchange rate risk,\u201d Dipo added. As the\nowner of the second-largest geothermal potential in the world, Indonesia\nholds a strategic role. Unlike other renewable energy sources,\ngeothermal can provide a stable, continuous baseload electricity supply,\nmaking it an important pillar for national energy security. The\ndevelopment of this sector has also become a priority in PLN\u2019s 2025-2034\nElectricity Supply Business Plan. With the funding needs for the energy\ntransition continuing to increase in the coming decades, this momentum\nis expected to accelerate the increase in new and renewable energy\ncapacity while strengthening Indonesia\u2019s position as a leader in green\ninvestment on the global stage.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesias-geothermal-projects-become-a-magnet-for-global-green-investment-1781707833",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
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