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Southeast Asia Energy Outlook 2015
…current status and future prospects for energy markets in the region and their implications for energy security, the environment and economic development. The report highlights trends in domestic energy demand and supply prospects to 2040, broken down by fuel and sector; the outlook for the power sector and the increasing share of coal in the region’s electricity generation; the role that Southeast Asia will play in international energy trade and the implications for its energy expenditures; the potential energy and environmental benefits of implementing pragmatic measures that would help limit the rise in the region’s greenhouse gas emissions…
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Partner Country Series - Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform in Mexico and Indonesia
…country and then focus on transport fuels in Indonesia and electricity in Mexico. The study sets out a series of policy recommendations for both countries, and concludes that governments should not limit fuel subsidy reforms to technical measures. Rather they should engage the public at every step of the way, undertake detailed consultations and public opinion surveys, and set up a process that develops public participation and acceptance for the policies. These findings should be of interest to policy makers considering or implementing reforms to fossil fuel subsidies as well as readers following developments in global and regional energy markets.
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Implementing Clean Energy Transitions
…impact of the road transport sector on energy demand, CO2 emissions and air pollution in several selected major emerging economies over the coming decades under several IEA modelling scenarios. Most notably the Announced Pledges Scenario (APS) aims to show to what extent announced ambitions and targets, including the most recent ones, are on the path to deliver emissions reductions required to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.Bringing about a road transport decarbonisation pathway in line with the APS in the selected major emerging economies - Brazil, People’s Republic of China, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa - will require significant…
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Energy Policy Review of Indonesia
…populous nation and a developing economy in transition. It is now consolidating its democratic government and implementing governance and financial reforms. After the Asian financial crisis of 1997-99, Indonesia’s economy has returned to a strong and stable 5-6% annual growth. Over recent decades, its resource wealth, openness to trade and investment, and a strategically favourable location in East Asia have made Indonesia a key global exporter of oil, gas, and coal. However, Indonesia now faces the serious challenge of fast-rising domestic energy demand with declining oil and gas production. The country’s energy policy makers are…
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Energy Policies Beyond IEA Countries: Indonesia 2015
…2007 Law on Energy, the 2009 Law on Electricity, the 2009 Law on Mineral and Coal Mining, and the 2014 National Energy Policy. However, the government needs to continue this reform process vigorously and implement further improvements to Indonesia’s institutional set-up, alongside stronger policy planning and implementation, more investment in critical energy infrastructure, and continued movement towards regulated energy markets and cost-reflective pricing.This review analyses the energy policy challenges facing Indonesia and provides critiques and recommendations for further policy improvements. It is intended to help guide the country towards a more secure and sustainable energy future.
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Reducing Emissions in Fossil-Fired Generation - Indonesia, Malaysia and Viet Nam
As Southeast Asian countries continue to experience strong economic growth and improved consumer access to electricity, a rapid rise in electricity demand has prompted several governments in the region to plan large-scale coal-fired power capacity expansions to take advantage of the relative abundance and competitive price of coal resources available for regional consumption. A shift towards a coal-dominated power sector in Southeast Asia is already underway, with coal plants accounting for more than half of the gross thermal capacity additions over the past five years. Indonesia, Malaysia and Viet Nam account for the bulk of existing coal…
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Enhancing Indonesia’s Power System
…of the framework for collaboration established by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) of Indonesia on the topic of power system enhancement and renewable energy integration, and in support of the implementation of the upcoming Presidential Decree on renewable energy.It is part of the assistance provided by the IEA towards Indonesia’s efforts to reform its energy sector and is consistent with IEA’s forthcoming Energy Sector Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions in Indonesia. The overarching objective of the assignment was to assist Indonesia in tackling short-term power system challenges…
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Advancing Decarbonisation through Clean Electricity Procurement
The number of corporations announcing clean electricity pledges has increased substantially in recent years, with many companies setting specific goals to meet some or all of their electricity demand with clean supply. These goals can support new capacity in clean generation, helping to boost overall shares in power systems. Increasingly, clean electricity goals can be specified in different ways; this can have implications for the clean technologies procured, the amount and location of procurement, and the resulting emissions reduction. In some regions, corporates have a range of options to choose from when purchasing clean electricity; in other regions, legal and…
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The Potential Role of Carbon Pricing in Thailand's Power Sector
…electricity. Based on an understanding of Thailand's regulated power market structure and key policies, this report assesses the potential role of carbon pricing in Thailand's power sector in reducing CO2 emissions and promoting a shift towards cleaner generating sources. It also explores the potential implications of carbon pricing with respect to operating costs and electricity prices. This report is part of IEA support to the Thailand Greenhouse Gas Management Organisation (TGO) on policy design for clean energy transition and climate change mitigation in Thailand.The analysis builds on the results of an in-depth production cost modelling exercise…
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Attracting private investment to fund sustainable recoveries: The case of Indonesia's power sector
…of the world’s population and future energy investment needs – have lower fiscal capacity and ability to raise long-term, low-cost debt. In addition to a steep reduction in aggregate demand, investment uncertainties have prompted capital outflows and rising borrowing costs in a number of markets. Many of these countries also depend heavily on foreign direct investment, which is expected to fall by up to 45% in developing Asia this year.Emerging economies will need to structure recovery packages wisely and be innovative in attracting capital from different sources. Solutions that work in advanced economies may not be feasible…