Anindya Bakrie Calls Private Sector to Seize US$ 3.8 Trillion Opportunity as Indonesia Stays Firm on Energy Transition

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JAKARTA, Investortrust.id — Indonesia is reaffirming its leadership in the global energy transition as both government and business leaders emphasize the nation’s resolve to pursue clean energy investments worth up to US$ 3.8 trillion, despite global uncertainty.

At the Indonesia International Sustainability Forum (ISF) 2025 held at the Jakarta Convention Center on Friday, Oct 10, 2025, Kadin Indonesia Chairman Anindya Novyan Bakrie called on the private sector to take the lead in four strategic areas to seize the massive investment potential from the decarbonization agenda.

“We have shown encouraging data on Indonesia’s transition potential. To capture the US$ 3.8 trillion decarbonization opportunity, the Indonesian private sector must lead in four vital areas,” Anindya said in his keynote speech.

Those four areas are climate, capital, carbon markets, and workforce development.

On climate action, Anindya said that reaching net-zero emissions requires not only emission cuts but also innovation, investment, and market creation. On capital, he urged businesses to mobilize financing for green projects — from renewable energy and critical minerals to waste-to-energy plants and electricity grid upgrades. “Public-private partnerships can reduce the risks along this path,” he added.

He also highlighted the need to strengthen Indonesia’s carbon market, noting the country’s potential to become a global leader in both nature-based and technology-based carbon credits. “Kadin and ASEAN are ready to ensure integrity and steady credit supply,” he asserted.

The fourth area, workforce development, focuses on preparing human capital for the green economy. “The energy transition will create new types of jobs,” said Anindya. He encouraged companies to contribute to upskilling and reskilling local talent. “This is our roadmap. The opportunity is clear. What matters now is execution.”

Anindya, who is also CEO of PT Bakrie & Brothers Tbk, said that Indonesia’s green growth agenda goes beyond climate goals—it is about securing a strong, sustainable, and inclusive economy. “With the right coalition between a pro-business government, the private sector, and global partners, Indonesia will not only participate in the global energy transition. We will lead it,” he emphasized.

Meanwhile, Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia reaffirmed that the government under President Prabowo Subianto remains committed to the energy transition, even as geopolitical and economic tensions disrupt global cooperation.

“The world is now facing uncertainty due to war in the Middle East and trade conflicts with no end in sight,” Bahlil said at the same forum. He acknowledged that while some countries have started retreating from their Paris Agreement commitments, Indonesia would stay the course.

“Several nations that once initiated the global roadmap for emission reduction are losing enthusiasm because of their own comparative advantages,” he explained, adding that even the United States appears hesitant. “If you listen to the U.S. President’s speech at the UN, you could sense doubts about the continuation of the energy transition,” he remarked.

Bahlil underscored that such shifts would not affect Indonesia’s direction. “It’s okay — that’s global politics. Under President Prabowo’s leadership, the government will stay consistent in advancing the energy transition and renewable energy,” he declared.

Indonesia’s commitment is reflected in the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL), which targets the addition of 69.5 gigawatts of new power generation, with 42.6 GW coming from renewable energy sources.