Wednesday, February 25, 2015

Indonesia:

Opinion: Investors in Geothermal Reluctant Because No Government Support (Jakarta Post)

Potential investors are reluctant to start developing geothermal power plants in Indonesia because the government has not shown its commitment to this energy business, according to an executive of an energy company.

Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) president director Rony Gunawan said the government needs to help attract investment in this sector to improve the country’s energy sufficiency.

“We need legal certainties in various aspects, including in the usage of natural conservation areas as well as a fixed tariff set by the government,” Rony said at a media briefing on Tuesday.

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