Heaptalk, Jakarta — The People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR) has assessed that the government’s plan to shift fuel imports from Singapore to the United States and Middle East requires detailed economic research to prove its benefit to Indonesia.
“Further research is needed on whether specifications from the Middle East and US match our requirements and whether the final import prices remain competitive with guaranteed supply,” said MPR Deputy Chairman Eddy Soeparno in a press statement on Monday (05/12).
Eddy, who also serves on House Commission XII, suggested the plan to shift fuel imports should be balanced with accelerating the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources. “This fuel import diversion plan should be accompanied by accelerated development of new and renewable energy (EBT) and transformation of the downstream energy sector to be more efficient and environmentally friendly,” he stated.
He emphasized Indonesia cannot continue relying on fossil fuels while the world moves toward decarbonization. Eddy urged the government to accelerate domestic refinery development and modernization immediately, provide incentives for green energy development, and ensure a precise, inclusive energy transition roadmap.
“Strong commitment is needed to achieve net zero emissions by 2060, given Indonesia’s current renewable energy mix has only reached 19%,” Eddy noted. He proposed that the government could pursue this through public transport electrification, like expanding electric bus fleets and operational areas, to shift people from private to public vehicles.
Additionally, the government could eliminate households’ dependence on imported LPG for cooking. Eddy stressed that the MPR will continue overseeing national energy policies to align with constitutional mandates, particularly regarding social justice and natural resource management for public welfare. “The energy transition must become a national movement involving all parties, the government, the private sector, and society. This is a long-term investment for Indonesia’s sovereign, independent, and sustainable future,” he concluded.
