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 Indonesia  Joined GMI in 2010 

Introduction

Indonesia joined the Global Methane Initiative in 2010 and participates in the Steering Committee and on the Biogas and Oil & Gas Subcommittees.

As a part of its broader climate strategy, Indonesia has implemented ambitious methane mitigation measures and policies to support landfill gas recovery efforts, methane capture and utilization, sustainable land management, and transition to clean energy alternatives. These efforts involve a robust national climate framework, as well as participation in international collaboration efforts to achieve emissions reduction targets.

Indonesia is currently active on the Steering Committee, the Biogas Subcommittee, and the Oil & Gas Subcommittee.

Finland is currently active on the Steering Committee and the Biogas Subcommittee.


Methane Emissions Summary

Indonesia’s long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions addresses methane emitted from waste treatment processes and enteric fermentation. More significant efforts are directed towards abating GHG emissions from the energy sector. Coal, oil, and natural gas provide the majority of energy in Indonesia, and the uses of that energy have increased emissions by nearly 4 percent each year (2000-2019), with power plants and refineries contributing the highest percentage of emissions. The Low Carbon Scenario Compatible with Paris Agreement (LCCP) shows dramatic reductions in energy sector emissions through 2050.

Energy Supply Sources, 2000-2019
Energy Supply Sources, 2000-2019

GHG Emission Sources, 2000-2019
GHG Emission Sources, 2000-2019

Projected Scenarios for GHG Emission Reductions Through 2050
Projected Scenarios for GHG Emission Reductions Through 2050

Source: Republic of Indonesia, Indonesia Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and Climate Resilience 2050, Accessed September 2024: https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Indonesia_LTS-LCCR_2021.pdf

Methane Commitments and Plans

National

Indonesia has a national plan and multi-sectoral strategies to achieve emissions reductions goals.

International

Indonesia actively supports and participates in international efforts to address methane emissions and reach global climate targets.

Methane Actions

The following highlights actions taken in Indonesia to address methane, organized by GMI sector.  

Biogas

  • The Indonesia Domestic Biogas Program supports the shift to renewable energy, aims to improve waste management practices, and supports the monitoring of methane emission and methane capture activities. (2021)
  • Government Regulation no. 81 of 2012 on Waste Management provides a framework for reducing methane emissions in the waste sector by improving waste segregation at the source, enforcing methane emissions standards for landfills, and supporting the development of waste-to energy facilities. (2012)

Cross-Sector

Ministries and Agencies Supporting Methane Actions

Explore the following websites to learn more about the government ministries addressing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change in Indonesia.

GMI Delegates

Committee/SubcommitteeDelegate NameAffiliation
Biogas SubcommitteeRudy ArifinIndonesia Ministry of Public Works
Biogas SubcommitteeUjang Solihin SidikMinistry of Environment of Indonesia
Oil & Gas SubcommitteeChitra Ria AriskaMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources Republic Indonesia
Oil & Gas SubcommitteeAgustin HermawanMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources Republic Indonesia
Oil & Gas SubcommitteePutu SuardanaMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources Republic Indonesia
Steering CommitteeMuhammad Abdul KholiqNational Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)


Global Methane Initiative (GMI)
Leading methane action since 2004