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Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP)

Indonesia Relaxes Local Content Rules to Spur Green Energy Investments

Indonesia Relaxes Local Content Rules to Spur Green Energy Investments

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's local content requirements are one reason for the slow progress of the $20 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership.

The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?

The Luzon Economic Corridor: A Badly-Needed Win For the US in Southeast Asia?

By Kevin Chen
As a proof of concept for the G-7's Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, there is a lot riding on the initiative in the northern Philippines.
Indonesia’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies Threaten its Energy Transition

Indonesia’s Fossil Fuel Subsidies Threaten its Energy Transition

By Galen Erickson
The subsidies could prevent the country from achieving its ambition of becoming a renewable energy powerhouse.

How the UAE is Making a Splash in Indonesia’s Clean Energy Sector

How the UAE is Making a Splash in Indonesia’s Clean Energy Sector

By James Guild
Masdar’s willingness to work within the constraints of the country's political economy offers important lessons for the U.S.-backed Just Energy Transition Partnership.

The Case for a More Ambitious Indonesia-US Partnership

The Case for a More Ambitious Indonesia-US Partnership

By Sophie Egar and Joseph Bouchard
The two nations should place sustainable energy and critical minerals at the center of their relationship.

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3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024

3 Economic Stories in ASEAN to Watch in 2024

By James Guild
Last 2023, the coming year is likely to be a busy one for Southeast Asia on the economic front.

Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

Why Early Retirement of Coal Power is Faltering in Southeast Asia 

By James Guild
If the goal is to reduce emissions by shutting coal plants down early without breaking contracts, then someone needs to pay. 
Breaking Down the $20 Billion in Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership

Breaking Down the $20 Billion in Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Partnership

By James Guild
The financing terms on offer from the U.S., Japan, and the European Union fall short of a strong commitment to the country's decarbonization.

Indonesia’s Coming Geothermal Boom

Indonesia’s Coming Geothermal Boom

By James Guild
The country has long experience with geothermal energy, making it one of Jakarta's preferred forms of renewable energy.

Jokowi’s Washington Visit Could Boost Bilateral Ties – or Highlight Problems

Jokowi’s Washington Visit Could Boost Bilateral Ties – or Highlight Problems

By Scot Marciel
President Joko Widodo and his team arrive in Washington at an uncertain time in U.S.-Indonesia relations.

3 Takeaways From Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Roadmap

3 Takeaways From Indonesia’s Just Energy Transition Roadmap

By James Guild
Will the market-based mechanism of the Just Energy Transition Partnership be able to match funding with feasible renewable energy projects?
The De-risking State in Southeast Asia

The De-risking State in Southeast Asia

By James Guild
Investors want high returns to be had in emerging markets, but they also want to lower their risk of exposure. Often, the state is the one expected to “de-risk” the investment.

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