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Indonesia has announced the organization of the International Indonesia Geothermal Energy Conference (IIGCE) 2026, set to take place from August 19 to 21, 2026, in Jakarta. The conference aims to enhance the use of geothermal energy as part of the country's energy transition strategy.
Indonesian Minister of Higher Education and Technology, Stella Christi, revealed that the high cost of geothermal energy is hindering its effective implementation in the country. Indonesia holds 40% of the world's geothermal energy potential.
Ali Ahmadie Ashik, Director of the Center for Energy Security Studies, stated that geothermal energy in Indonesia could expedite the transition to renewable energy. The government aims to increase renewable energy capacity by 76% by 2034.