Indonesia Unlikely to Export Electricity in the Near Future, Citing Domestic Demand: Minister
Indonesia says exports could proceed only if Singapore accepts its price terms, putting a planned 3.4 gigawatt power deal at risk.
- On Nov 2, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless the two countries agree on a suitable price, casting uncertainty over the planned 3.4 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity supply.
- The bilateral energy initiative, reaffirmed by President Prabowo Subianto and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in July 2026, aims to reduce Singapore's reliance on fossil fuels while attracting renewable investment in Indonesia. Pricing remains a key sticking point between the nations.
- Bahlil urged direct natural resource exports to destination countries rather than through intermediaries, stating "Why must we use another country? They get the taxes, they get the trade balance." Singapore's Ministry of Energy, Trade and Industry denied LNG moves through Singapore.
- Starting Oct 24, Indonesia reduced piped natural gas exports by 17 billion British thermal units per day for 18 days to prioritize domestic demand. Bahlil also warned sovereign investment agency Danantara against yielding to lobbying over electricity permit decisions.
- Both countries work toward project operations by 2035, though pricing negotiations remain unresolved. Bahlil maintains Indonesia will prioritize domestic consumption and fair pricing, insisting that meeting domestic needs and cross-border cooperation are not mutually exclusive.
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Indonesia unlikely to export electricity in the near future, citing domestic demand: Minister
Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Downstreaming and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia did not name any country specifically, but Singapore had previously granted conditional approvals for firms to import low-carbon electricity from Indonesia.
Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless price is right, says Bahlil
Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless the two countries can agree on a suitable price, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said on Nov 2, casting uncertainty over plans to supply up to 3.4 gigawatts (GW) of low-carbon electricity to the Republic. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Bahlil stated that there are countries that claim that the exported goods belong to their country.
Jakarta, Nov 3 (Prensa Latina) Indonesia today keeps open the possibility of exporting electricity to Singapore, as long as prices guarantee fair trading conditions and national needs take priority.The post Indonesia conditions the sale of electricity to the external market first appeared on News Prensa Latina.
JPNN.com, JAKARTA - Coordinating Minister for Downstream and Energy Transition Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized that Indonesia's electricity export policy will only continue if prospective purchasing countries are willing to agree to the price tariffs set by the government.
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