- New Zealand and Indonesia have signed the Partnership Arrangement for the Indonesia-Aotearoa New Zealand Geothermal Energy Programme.
- Implemented through 2030, PINZ will provide policy, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to further advance Indonesia’s geothermal development.
New Zealand and Indonesia have signed the Partnership Arrangement for the Indonesia-Aotearoa New Zealand Geothermal Energy Programme.
This marks an important step in strengthening their commitment to accelerate Indonesia’s geothermal development and advance technical competency in the clean energy sector.
Indonesia is committed to accelerating the development of geothermal energy to enhance energy resilience and self-sufficiency.
Optimising geothermal energy sustainably and inclusively is crucial for achieving clean energy that balances economic benefits with social equity and environmental stewardship in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
In this context, one of the first activities under the PINZ will support the enhancement of the Indonesian Government’s policies to promote the realisation of a more reliable, sustainable, and inclusive geothermal energy.
Implemented through 2030, PINZ will provide policy, technical assistance, and capacity-building support to further advance Indonesia’s geothermal development. This support is provided by leveraging skills and expertise within Indonesia while integrating New Zealand’s best practices.
Jacquie Dean, Global Development and Scholarships Divisional Manager of at the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said, “Through the PINZ partnership, New Zealand is accelerating sustainable geothermal development in Indonesia by harnessing the country’s energy potential, enhancing the skilled workforce to support geothermal growth, and ensuring that the benefits of geothermal development are equitably and sustainably shared among all Indonesians.”
Dean also expressed hope that this partnership will enhance the contribution of geothermal energy toward meeting Indonesia’s climate change commitments and renewable energy transition targets.
Prof. Dr Eng. Eniya Listiani Dewi, B.Eng, M.Eng, IPU, Director General of New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation at the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, highlighted that Indonesia is at a pivotal moment in its energy transition journey.
“The Indonesian Government is strengthening its policy direction for accelerating the development of clean energy to achieve energy self-sufficiency, as outlined in the President of the Republic of Indonesia Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita Mission. We are establishing a robust regulatory framework that facilitates the provision of clean energy in a sustainable manner, creates more inclusive access to energy, and fosters an attractive investment climate within the geothermal sector. I urge all stakeholders to collaborate closely to further advance Indonesia’s geothermal sector,” explained Prof. Eniya.
Prof. Eniya also emphasises the importance of support from New Zealand as one of the key partners in the development of geothermal energy in Indonesia to support Indonesia’s target to become the largest geothermal producer in the world, surpassing the United States.
The initiatives of cooperation between the Indonesian and New Zealand governments that have been established and are still ongoing prove that the partnership has achieved tangible achievements, and they want to further enhance the long-term benefits of this cooperation through the PINZ Program.