Transformation towards green mining practices is increasingly\ncommanding attention in Indonesia\u2019s mining sector amid mounting global\npressure for decarbonisation and national commitments to reduce carbon\nemissions. The mining industry is now being encouraged to integrate more\nefficient, low-emission, and sustainable operational approaches to\nmaintain competitiveness amid global energy landscape shifts.<\/p>\n
As a strategic sector of the national economy, the mining industry\ncontributes approximately 10.5% to Indonesia\u2019s Gross Domestic Product\n(GDP). However, the sector is entering an important transition phase\naligned with the national target of reducing emissions by 31.89% by\n2030, whilst facing heightened sustainability standards in global supply\nchains.<\/p>\n
A major challenge in this transformation is the high operational\ndependence of mining on fossil fuels. Diesel-based energy remains widely\nused for power generation at remote mining sites and to support\noperational fleet mobility. This situation not only contributes to high\ncarbon emissions but also affects cost efficiency and energy supply\nreliability in mining areas.<\/p>\n
Globally, the mining sector is estimated to account for approximately\n4%-7% of global greenhouse gas emissions, making it a crucial sector in\nthe transition towards a low-carbon economy. In line with this, industry\nplayers believe Indonesia\u2019s mining sector is beginning to demonstrate\nreadiness to adopt green mining practices. Nevertheless, implementation\nis considered necessary on a phased basis as each mining site has\ndifferent operational characteristics and challenges.<\/p>\n
Aditya Pratama, Chair of the Communication and Government Relations\nCommittee of the Indonesian Coal Mining Association (APBI-ICMA), stated\nthat the transformation towards green mining is increasingly viewed as a\nlong-term business necessity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe transformation towards green mining is increasingly viewed as a\nlong-term business necessity. The challenge is ensuring implementation\ncan proceed faster and more widely, supported by increasingly ready\ntechnology ecosystems and strong collaboration between industry players,\ngovernment, and solution providers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In practice, implementing green mining requires an integrated energy\nsystem approach tailored to operational needs at each mining site.\nIntegration of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and\noperational monitoring technology is beginning to be considered to\nsupport more efficient and low-emission mining operations.<\/p>\n
The utilisation of solar power plants (PLTS) at mining sites is\nincreasingly relevant as it can address multiple needs simultaneously,\nsuch as reducing diesel dependence, improving operational cost\nefficiency, and strengthening energy supply resilience at remote\nlocations. Battery-based energy storage systems also make solar energy\nutilisation more adaptive to the dynamic operational needs of mines.<\/p>\n
Jefferson Kuesar, CEO of SUN Energy, stated that an effective green\nmining strategy must examine mining operations comprehensively.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn effective green mining strategy needs to examine mining\noperations comprehensively. Integration of solar energy, energy storage,\nand monitoring systems becomes crucial so mining companies can reduce\nemissions whilst maintaining efficiency and operational continuity,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
Beyond energy generation, electrification of operational fleets is\nalso beginning to be viewed as the next strategic step in supporting\nlower-emission mining operations. Fleet mobility is one of the main\ncomponents in mining operations, so the transition towards electric\nvehicles is considered capable of delivering significant impacts in both\nenvironmental and operational efficiency terms.<\/p>\n
Karina Darmawan, CEO of SUN Mobility, explained that fleet\nelectrification must be seen as part of broader operational\ntransformation.<\/p>\n
\u201cFleet electrification implementation needs to be adapted to mining\ncharacteristics, from fleet types, operational routes, usage intensity,\nto charging infrastructure readiness. If designed correctly,\nelectrification can help mining companies reduce emissions whilst\nimproving operational cost efficiency,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Going forward, the success of green mining transformation will be\ndetermined not only by technology readiness but also by strong\ncollaboration among various stakeholders.<\/p>\n
Through an integrated energy approach, SUN Energy has begun\ndeveloping solutions encompassing PLTS construction, battery energy\nstorage systems (BESS), electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and\noperational fleet electrification as part of efforts to support the\ntransition towards green mining practices in Indonesia.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mining-industry-urged-to-shift-to-green-mining-to-reduce-emissions-1773244375", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }