Kadin Highlights Clean Energy Investment Potential at BloombergNEF Summit 2025
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JAKARTA, investortrust.id – Indonesia positions itself as a serious and promising destination for clean energy investment, with business leader Anindya Bakrie calling for deeper cooperation on critical minerals and balanced energy transition during the Bloomberg New Energy Forum Summit 2025 in New York, United States.
Anindya Bakrie, Chairman of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, or Kadin Indonesia, spoke at the two-day summit held from Tuesday to Wednesday, April 29–30, where he outlined Indonesia’s approach to balancing national interests with global sustainability demands. He emphasized that while Indonesia remains a major producer of coal and oil, the country is determined to pursue a realistic and inclusive path toward clean energy.
“My day started with an engaging discussion with Michael Bloomberg, the owner and chairman of Bloomberg,” said Anindya, commonly known as Anin. He also met with Jon Moore, CEO of Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF), before leading the Indonesia Roundtable at the summit.
“Many were curious about how Indonesia is navigating a global shift away from the Paris Agreement, despite still being a fossil fuel producer,” he said.
One of the key messages Anin delivered was the strategic importance of Indonesia–U.S. collaboration in the critical minerals sector—materials vital for the global clean energy supply chain. He described the collaboration as increasingly urgent amid rising global demand.
“Especially if we can strike a balance between America and Indonesia—because the solution is already there,” he said.
Anin also stressed that Indonesia’s transition policy prioritizes practical impact on society. “Indonesia is a great country for investment, very serious about the energy transition. But more importantly, it aims to deliver real benefits to people. The best transition is an adjusted one,” he added.
He noted that the Indonesian government and businesses had taken substantial steps. State-owned utility company PLN, for instance, has unveiled plans to expand generation capacity by 103 gigawatts over the next 15 years. Of that target, 75 percent will come from renewable energy sources, and 10 percent from nuclear energy. Currently, Indonesia’s total installed capacity stands at 75 gigawatts.
“Remember, this means a massive shift. And renewable energy is becoming increasingly competitive, especially at scale, when compared to fossil fuel-based generation such as petro and gas,” Anin said. “But Indonesia prefers a structured and step-by-step approach, also making use of the energy sources it already has.”
Looking ahead, Anin announced that Kadin Indonesia will co-host the Indonesia Sustainability Forum on October 10–11, 2025, in collaboration with Bloomberg New Energy Finance.
“This will continue the dialogue and bring global stakeholders to Indonesia,” he said.
Also attending the summit were Hashim Djojohadikusumo, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate and Energy and Chairman of Kadin Indonesia’s Advisory Board, as well as Dharsono Hartono, Kadin’s Vice Chairman for Environment.