Indonesia Signals Readiness for Global Carbon Market Integration With PLN Highlighting 52.9 GW Renewable Energy Expansion

PT PLN (Persero) reinforced its commitment to Indonesia’s decarbonization efforts by outlining pathways to build a globally aligned national carbon market during the panel series “Scaling-Up Carbon Markets: Opportunities for Global Collaboration” at COP30 in Belém, Brazil.

Senior government officials and PLN leaders emphasized that Indonesia’s carbon market must be transparent, measurable, and internationally connected to unlock economic value and strengthen regional climate cooperation.

Government Calls for Stronger Regulatory Alignment

Deputy Speaker of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), Eddy Soeparno, stated that Indonesia’s low-carbon economic growth hinges on regulatory consistency and coordinated action across sectors and countries.

He noted that COP30 presents an opportunity for Indonesia to position itself as a regional leader in carbon governance. “Synchronizing policies across sectors is no longer optional. It’s essential to ensure our carbon market becomes a center of gravity for regional collaboration,” he said.

Carbon Governance Advancing Toward Global Standards

Ignatius Wahyu Marjaka, Director of Governance for Carbon Economic Values at the Ministry of Environment, highlighted that Indonesia has already initiated policies aligned with international carbon trading mechanisms. This includes bilateral agreements, such as one with Norway, and cooperation with global certification bodies.

Wahyu said integrity and accountability remain national priorities, supported by cross-sectoral coordination, technology-driven verification, and improved governance capabilities.

PLN Positions Itself as Catalyst in Carbon Ecosystem

PLN’s Director of Technology, Engineering, and Sustainability, Evy Haryadi, said Indonesia possesses strong potential to build a credible carbon ecosystem, with PLN ready to lead.

Under the 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL), PLN plans to add 52.9 GW of renewable energy capacity—including baseload renewables, variable generation, and energy storage.

According to Evy, this expansion could generate 250 million tons of green energy, creating tangible economic value while accelerating the national energy transition. “This is not just compliance. It’s a real opportunity to build a green economy,” she said.

Ensuring High-Integrity Carbon Credits

PLN affirmed that all carbon credit issuances will meet global standards and adhere to high-integrity principles. Collaboration with international partners—including the Norwegian Government—continues to focus on scheme design, capacity building, and aligning national rules with global best practices to ensure international acceptance of Indonesia’s carbon credits.

The company underlined that these initiatives form part of Indonesia’s broader strategy to contribute meaningfully to the global climate agenda while delivering reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for all.