April 22, 2025

Jakarta, 22 April 2025: The Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs (CMEA) and Just Energy Transition Partnership () Secretariat hosted a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to present and gather feedback on the latest draft of the Comprehensive Investment and Policy Plan (CIPP). Held at Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, the event brought together 114 participants on-site and 144 online, representing over 60 national and subnational government institutions.

The 2023 CIPP is a key deliverable outlined in the Joint Statement that underpins the implementation of the Partnership between the Government of Indonesia and the International Partners Group (IPG) (2022). It outlines a consolidated energy transition pathway for the power sector, financing needs and requirements, policy reform recommendations, and a Just Transition framework.

The 2025 CIPP Update expands its analysis and plans beyond the on-grid power system and incorporates the captive power analysis to provide a more comprehensive understanding of Indonesia’s power sector landscape. The document also adds a sixth Investment Focus Area (IFA) on Energy Efficiency and Electrification (E3), which was introduced following the launch of the Secretariat’s fifth Working Group on 28 May 2024.

In her opening remarks, Farah Herliantina, Assistant Deputy for Accelerating Energy Transition at the Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, highlighted the complexity of the CIPP process, which involves technical, structural, and policy considerations across multiple stakeholders. She emphasized the importance of cross-sector coordination and harmonization in addressing implementation challenges.

“Germany and Japan’s co-leadership reflects the continued international commitment to support Indonesia’s transition. The Secretariat’s role is critical in helping the government navigate these bottlenecks and ensure the CIPP can be effectively delivered for the benefit of the Indonesian people,” she said.

Rachmat Kaimuddin, Deputy for Basic Infrastructure Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, reflected on the origins of from the G20 Summit in 2022 and emphasized the opportunity for Indonesia to shape an equitable energy transition pathway.

He acknowledged the challenges in the CIPP process, including technical complexity, financing, and political realities such as the U.S. withdrawal from the IPG.

“There must be alignment between the National Electricity General Plan (RUKN) and the CIPP, including incorporating Local Content Requirements (TKDN),” he stressed. “If regulatory improvements are needed, they should be annexed, with clear procedures and frameworks.”

Representing PT PLN (Persero), Kamia Handayani, EVP of Energy Transition and Sustainability, noted that PLN had reviewed the CIPP draft and would submit further input. She underscored the need for a “reality check” between ambition and implementation, particularly regarding the decarbonization of coal-fired power plants, managing captive projects tied to PLN’s grid, and securing financing for transmission infrastructure.

“Just Transition must be treated as a core component, not an add-on,” she added, highlighting the need for grievance mechanisms and GEDSI integration.

From the Directorate General of New and Renewable Energy (EBTKE), Hendra Iswahyudi, Director of Energy Conservation, stated that, with Indonesia preparing its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2031–2050 and targeting an 8% economic growth, the six IFAs must be accelerated to drive strategic investment.

He pointed to ongoing efforts to strengthen Indonesia’s just energy transition framework through the RPJPN, new government regulations on energy conservation, and the Energy and Mineral Resources Minister’s Regulation No. 10/2025 on the energy transition roadmap for the power sector. These include measures such as PLTU co-firing, de-dieselization, CCS technology, renewable energy development, hydrogen, ammonia, smart grid, and nuclear.

“Strengthening decarbonization policies can drive job creation and energy independence while embedding GEDSI principles,” he said.

Paul Butarbutar, Head of the Secretariat, welcomed the feedback and confirmed that it would inform the refinement of the CIPP ahead of public consultation. He also clarified, “The CIPP is not a government document, but a set of recommendations to support Indonesia’s decarbonization goals and strengthen policy and investment planning.”