• Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2021

        Ministerial Regulation No. 6 of 2021 - Hazardous and Toxic Waste (B3) Management

        Regulation of the Minister of Environment and Forestry Number 6 of 2021 on Procedure and Requirements for the Management of Hazardous and Toxic Waste provides the technical procedures and requirements for the management of hazardous and toxic waste (B3) in Indonesia. It implements Government Regulation No. 22/2021 on environmental protection and replaces several earlier frameworks. The regulation applies to all sectors handling B3 waste, including mining, energy, and industrial operations and applies toall entities involved in the generation, collection, utilisation, processing, stockpiling and dumping of B3 waste, with a focus on environmental safety and regulatory compliance. StockpilingB3 waste originating…

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2022

        MoEF Regulation No. 5 of 2022 - Wastewater Processing for Mining Businesses and/or Activities by Using Constructed Wetland Methods

        Regulation No. 5 of 2022 on Wastewater Processing for Mining Businesses and/or Activities by Using Constructed Wetland Methods issued by the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia provides technical requirements and procedures for the processing of wastewater from mining activities using constructed wetland methods. It implements Government Regulation No. 22/2021 on environmental protection and applies to both primary and supporting wastewater sources in mining operations. The regulation aims to reduce pollutant loads before discharge into the environment and promote sustainable water management practices.The regulation covers wastewater from nickel mining, copper mining, other mineral…

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2004

        MOE Regulation No. 202 of 2004 on Wastewater Quality Standard for Gold and or Copper Ore Mining

        Regulation of the State Minister of Environment No. 202 of 2004 on Wastewater Quality Standard for Gold and or Copper Ore Mining Businesses and/or Activities sets out wastewater quality standards for gold and/or copper ore mining businesses and activities in Indonesia. It aims to prevent water pollution by regulating the discharge of wastewater from various stages of mining and processing, including extraction, transportation, stockpiling, processing, and mine closure. The regulation is part of Indonesia’s environmental protection framework under Law No. 32/2009 and Government Regulation No. 82/2001It stipulates the maximum levels and numbers of pollutants that…

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2009

        MoE Regulation No. 34 of 2009 on Wastewater Quality Standard for Bauxite Ore Mining Businesses and/or Activities

        Regulation of the State Minister of Environment No. 34 of 2009 on Wastewater Quality Standard for Bauxite Ore Mining Businesses and/or Activities sets out wastewater quality standards for bauxite ore mining businesses and activities in Indonesia. It aims to prevent water pollution by regulating the discharge of wastewater from various stages of bauxite mining and processing, including extraction, transportation, washing, alumina production, and mine closure. The regulation is part of Indonesia’s broader environmental protection framework under Law No. 32/2009 and Government Regulation No. 82/2001It stipulates the maximum levels and numbers of pollutants that may be present…

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2023

        Minister of Finance Order No.38 2023 on VAT reduction for Battery Electric Vehicle

        In 2023, the Ministry of Finance enabled a Value Added Tax (VAT) reduction on battery electric vehicles until the end of the fiscal year. The incentive was further extended until December 2025. The incentive is part of Indonesia's commitment to accelerate the sale of Electric Vehicles (EVs) as well as to boost investments in EVs ecosystem. The VAT reduction includes:1) A 10% cut for cars and buses with a minimum 40% of local content;2) A 5% tax reduction for cars and buses with less than 40% and minimum of 20% local content.

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2025

        Government Regulation 8 of 2025

        …2023 concerning foreign exchange from export activities and processing of natural resources, with a view to supporting sustainable development and economic resilience in Indonesia. The regulation comes into effect on 1 March 2025.The regulation requires exporters in the the mining (except oil and gas), plantation, forestry, and fisheries sectors, to retain 100% of foreign exchange in a special account in the national financial system for a minimum period of 12 months. Exporters are permitted to use the retained foreign exchange for converting to Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) at the same foreign exchange bank, payment of tax and non-tax revenue…

        • Policy

        • Indonesia

        • 2001

        Law No. 22/2001 Petroleum and Natural Gas

        Created provisions, to be defined by further regulation, for governing bodies to supervise the upstream and downstream oil and gas sectors in Indonesia, respectively. This ended Pertamina's role as regulator.  Presidential Regulation No. 9 of 2013 delegated the Special Task Force for Upstream Oil and Gas Business Activities (SKK Migas). Regulatory Body for Downstream Oil and Natural Gas Business Activities (BPH Migas) governs downstream.  Law 22 states that businesses must guarantee environmental management, including preventing pollution, restoring damages, and includes post-mining obligations (Art 40). Enables further government regulation to be developed for provisions on working safety and environmental…

        • Policy

        • Japan

        • 2023

        Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC)

        Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) is an initiative proposed by Japan in 2022 and launched by 11 countries (Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Viet Nam) in 2023 to promote decarbonization in Asia. It provides a platform to support climate policy development, foster public-private partnerships, strengthen technological cooperation, and establish green industrial supply chains. Over 150 MOUs have been signed under the auspices of AZEC, including in relation to reduction of methane emissions from natural gas. 

        • Policy

        • United States

        • 2024

        Final Results of the Expedited Fourth Sunset Review of the Antidumping Duty Orders on steel concrete reinforcing bars

        In 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce advised against the revocation of the antidumping duty orders on steel concrete reinforcing bar (rebar) imports originating from Belarus, China (China), Indonesia, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, and Ukraine.

        • Policy

        • European Union

        • 2021

        Definitive anti-dumping duty on imports of stainless steel cold-rolled flat products

        In 2022, the European Union implemented countervailing duties on stainless steel cold-rolled flat products imports from India and Indonesia. The EU also implemented definitive anti-dumping duties on stainless steel cold-rolled flat products imports from Chinese Taipei, Türkiye and Vietnam in 2024. 

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