Adoption of Electrification Could Enhance Efficiency in the Mining Sector
Hanung Hanindito, Deputy Event Director of the Indonesia Energy and Engineering (IEE) Series, has revealed that sustainability agendas can have a positive impact on the mining sector. One of the primary benefits is increased efficiency, both in terms of energy requirements and overall operations.
“Considering sustainability, one aspect is how we can become more operationally efficient. When energy and resource usage becomes more efficient, the resulting waste is naturally reduced,” he stated during the Indonesia Energy and Engineering (IEE) Series 2026, held at the Jakarta International Expo (JIExpo) on Thursday.
Hanung explained that the mining sector needs to implement sustainability agendas because the demand for diesel as a raw material for this industry is increasing. Consequently, heavy machinery that relies on electricity could provide a solution.
“Therefore, they would not need to stockpile diesel; if they need to operate, they simply charge and go. This is one of the reasons why sustainability is vital for green mining. It is not merely about being ‘green’, but about being efficient as well,” he explained.
Furthermore, he noted that the implementation of sustainability through electrification is no longer hindered by the challenges of battery charging duration. Battery swapping innovations are being provided by one of the exhibitors at the IEE Series 2026.
“Information suggests that battery swapping takes less than 15 minutes. They enter the docking area, the battery is swapped, and they can continue working, which is crucial since traditional charging takes a considerable amount of time,” Hanindito added.
Nevertheless, the mining industry still requires support from various parties to implement sustainability agendas, such as government incentives. According to Hanung, such support could accelerate the sustainability agenda.
“Incentives for heavy machinery are perhaps what is needed right now. Electric cars are already subsidised, but heavy machinery has yet to receive such benefits,” he clarified.
Currently, the IEE Series 2026, organised by PT Pamerindo Indonesia, has entered its second week focusing on Engineering Week. This major B2B industrial gathering in Southeast Asia carries the theme “Sustainability for Industrial Transformation,” consistent with last year’s theme.
Hanung stated that the Engineering Week, running from 9–12 September, encourages electrification programmes within the industrial sector, notably through the presentation of electric-based heavy machinery.
“There are many product changes occurring; whereas previously there were many diesel-based products, now the focus is being placed on EV and HEV-based options,” he explained.
He expressed hope that they could provide a platform to encourage the industrial sector regardless of the circumstances. He also hopes that the IEE Series event will be even more massive in the coming year.
“We hope our exhibition will be even larger next year, perhaps allowing us to bring in more industries. We will look to utilise other industries that can participate and reconnect with the industries already present,” he concluded.
For information, the IEE Series 2026 features participants from 39 exhibiting countries and regions. The total area utilised by the IEE Series over the two-week period spans 108,000 m2, comprising 68,000 m2 of indoor space and 40,000 m2 of outdoor space.