Energy Resilience Serves as Indonesia's Shield Against Global Turbulence
JAKARTA - Wanhar, Secretary of the Directorate General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, has stressed that energy resilience is the primary key for Indonesia in facing increasingly complex global turbulence, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to the global energy crisis.
Wanhar stated that global dynamics, including tensions in the Middle East region and global economic slowdown, have triggered energy price volatility and supply chain disruptions.
These conditions directly impact the national economy and the domestic energy sector.
According to him, strengthening the electricity sector is not only aimed at maintaining energy supply but also serves as a strategy to protect the national economy from external shocks.
Moreover, this step is considered important for enhancing industrial competitiveness and ensuring sustainable development.
Wanhar explained that the government has established the direction of national energy policy, positioning energy independence and resilience as the main pillars.
He added that within this policy framework, the National Energy Resilience Index is built on two main dimensions: energy independence and energy resilience.
Energy independence is reflected in the reduction of import dependency, increased use of domestic components, and strengthened national investment.
Meanwhile, the energy resilience aspect is measured through the reliability and sustainability of the system, including the adequacy of primary energy reserves, the national electrification ratio, and the level of electricity supply reliability.
The development of new and renewable energy, such as solar, wind, hydro, and geothermal power, is the primary focus in building a more robust and sustainable energy system.
Wanhar affirmed that this step also represents Indonesia’s efforts to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and support the transition towards a low-carbon economy.
“Strengthening the electricity sector is not only to maintain energy supply, but also as a strategy to protect the economy from global shocks, enhance industrial competitiveness, and ensure sustainable and sovereign development,” he said.