Indonesia is advancing its green economy and digital transformation as key growth engines, with the government preparing large-scale clean energy infrastructure. Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto highlighted plans for a 70,000 km green supergrid as part of ASEAN electricity and gas network projects, as well as Indonesia’s substantial carbon capture and storage potential of 600 gigatons, capable of offsetting emissions from Australia, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan. Global investors, including Japan, BP, and ExxonMobil, have pledged approximately USD 15 billion, alongside the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) providing USD 20 billion in funding, while waste-to-energy projects in West Maluku receive USD 500 million in Japanese support.
Minister Hartarto also emphasized digitalization as the next growth engine. Indonesia’s digital economy is valued at USD 90 billion and projected to reach USD 360 billion by 2030, with ASEAN-wide cooperation potentially boosting the regional digital economy to USD 2 trillion, with Indonesia contributing 40% (~USD 800 billion). To harness this potential, the government aims to develop 12 million digital talents through education, AI training, and internship programs, including initiatives sending students abroad for six-month internships. These efforts aim to position Indonesia as a global leader in green and digital sectors while driving sustainable economic growth.
