Eddy Soeparno Discusses Indonesia's Readiness to Become Asia-Pacific CCS Hub
Eddy Soeparno affirmed that Indonesia’s energy transition is not only an environmental agenda but also a national economic strategy and a strengthening of energy resilience.
In his presentation, Eddy stated that Indonesia is entering a crucial phase of economic transformation with a growth target of 8 per cent. To achieve this target, Indonesia requires substantial investment alongside a transformation of its energy system towards greater sustainability.
“Indonesia faces both significant challenges and opportunities. On one hand, we have abundant fossil energy resources, but on the other, we still face dependence on energy imports, particularly fuels and LPG. Therefore, the energy transition must be part of the national economic resilience strategy,” said Eddy in his statement on Wednesday (13/5/2026).
In addition to the renewable energy potential of around 3,600 GW, Eddy also spotlighted Indonesia’s strategic position in the development of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Indonesia is estimated to have a carbon storage capacity of up to around 600 gigatonnes of CO₂, making it one of the most promising countries in the Asia-Pacific region for CCS development.
“Indonesia has a great opportunity to become a regional CCS hub. The large carbon storage capacity, strategic geographical position, and increasing decarbonisation needs in Asia make Indonesia highly competitive for cross-border CCS cooperation,” he explained.
The MPR leader also emphasised the importance of regulatory certainty to accelerate low-carbon investment. He appreciated the government’s steps through various strategic regulations related to CCS, the carbon economy, and waste-to-energy, which are deemed to strengthen the green investment ecosystem in Indonesia.
In the forum, Eddy mentioned that Indonesia’s carbon economy potential by 2030 could reach USD 21 billion, derived from sectors such as forestry, renewable energy, waste-to-energy management, and CCS/CCUS.
“This great potential must be accompanied by strong governance, cross-sector coordination, and close collaboration between government, industry, and the financial sector to translate it into real investment,” he added.
In closing his statement, Eddy affirmed that Indonesia is ready to take a central role in driving the energy transition and low-carbon economic development in the Asia-Pacific region.
“Indonesia wants to be part of the global solution to climate change, while ensuring that the energy transition brings economic benefits, creates jobs, and strengthens national resilience,” concluded the Member of the Indonesian House of Representatives Commission XII.