Bahlil: Downstreaming and Energy Transition Cannot Be Handled Partially

The Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition, Bahlil Lahadalia, stated that the new coordinating ministry under his leadership was established because downstreaming and energy transition cannot be managed in isolation. Bahlil explained that the formation of this new nomenclature is driven by uncertain global geopolitical conditions, as well as the demands of global economic dynamics regarding the use of clean energy.

He added that this policy also serves as a form of Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement. Regarding the list of technical ministries that will fall under his coordination, Bahlil stated that he will verify the specific details within the Presidential Regulation.