Indonesia Delays Peak Emission Target to 2035, ESDM Says Greater Effort Needed to Achieve NZE by 2060
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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Indonesia’s government has postponed the country’s peak emission target from 2030 to 2035, a five-year delay that underscores the challenges of balancing energy security with decarbonization goals.
Director General of New, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Eniya Listiani Dewi said the shift means Indonesia must make a far stronger push to reach its net-zero emission (NZE) target by 2060.
“When we all agreed on achieving net zero emission by 2060, it is with a heavy heart that we report the peak emission target has shifted to 2035,” Eniya said at the Indonesia Energy Transition Dialogue (IETD) 2025 on Monday, Oct 6, 2025.
The adjustment will be reflected in Indonesia’s Second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) submission at the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP). Eniya acknowledged that the delay presents a “huge homework” for policymakers and industries to accelerate emission reductions in the coming years.
“Our efforts now must move much faster and must involve international collaboration. To cut emissions effectively, we are adopting a range of new technologies — and that requires major investment,” she explained.
Despite the setback, Eniya stressed that Indonesia remains well-positioned for a clean-energy transition, with abundant renewable resources unmatched by many other countries. While most European nations rely on only one or two clean energy sources, Indonesia has vast potential across hydropower, solar, wind, and geothermal.
To guide the transition, the government has issued Regulation No.10/2025 of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, which establishes a comprehensive roadmap for the power sector’s energy transition, including an early retirement plan for coal-fired power plants (PLTU).
“This roadmap is our key reference for ensuring that all our energy resources contribute effectively to reducing emissions,” Eniya said.
According to ministry data, Indonesia’s renewable energy potential stands at 3,687 gigawatts (GW), yet only 15.2 GW — or 0.4% — has been utilized so far. The gap illustrates the scale of investment, innovation, and institutional coordination required to meet long-term climate goals.