http://www.republika.co.id/berita/nasional/umum/12/10/09/mbmqq3-i...

http://www.republika.co.id/berita/nasional/umum/12/10/09/mbmqq3-indonesiaselandia-baru-kerja-sama-geothermal

Indonesia-New Zealand Cooperation Geothermal
Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 0:29 pm
Soe Zeya Tu / Reuters
Indonesia-New Zealand Cooperation Geothermal
Marty Natalegawa

REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, JAKARTA - Along with New Zealand, Indonesia will cultivate new sources of energy to harness geothermal energy or geothermal. The interests of the environment, the basis of cooperation agreements.

Energy cooperation to be one of the points discussed in the meeting of the fifth Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) or the Joint Commission Meeting (LCS) between Indonesia and New Zealand, Tuesday (9/10) in Jakarta. The trial, led by foreign ministers of both countries is a follow up of the Prime Minister of New Zealand, John Key MP, to Indonesia last April.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Marty Natalegawa, said geothermal energy cooperation between the two countries was made on the basis of common interests, the environment and energy. Both Indonesia and New Zealand, needs new energy but remain concerned about the environment. "Cooperation braided geothermal field because now the two countries are very concerned on the environment and energy needs," he said after the meeting Tuesday.

According to Marty, has now launched two geothermal projects of cooperation in Sumatra and Sulawesi. In the future, various parties, both universities and companies will be forged to look for renewable energy. "We will invite a number of parties, including UGM and Pertamina," he said.

In addition to the energy sector, there are several other issues to prioritize the cooperation between the two countries. Among agricultural products such as dairy development and quarantine services. In addition, in the field of people-to-people exchange of letters signed that will open up opportunities for employment and Indonesian students.

"Opening up opportunities for cooks, kosher slaughterer power and Indonesian teacher to work within a certain time period in New Zealand. Exchange students will also be more positive," said Marty.

Another area that was addressed by the two countries, namely the maintenance of peace. The establishment of the special forces of peace is now in the process according to Marty. In the transport sector will be opened flights from Jakarta to Auckland in 2013. Not only that, regional and global issues are also discussed in the meeting

http://www.antaranews.com/en/news/84942/indonesia-offers-incentives-for-investors-in-energy-fields

Indonesia offers incentives for investors in energy fields

Wed, October 10 2012 00:00 | 279 Views

Jero Wacik (FOTO ANTARA/Reno Esnir)

"I would ease issuance of exploration permit and give an additional incentive," Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Jero Wacik said.

Nusa Dua, Bali (ANTARA News) - Indonesia has offered special incentives to investors wishing to invest in the energy field in the country.

"I would ease issuance of exploration permit and give an additional incentive," the country`s minister of energy and mineral resources Jero Wacik said at the 12th Gas Information Exchange (Gasex) meeting here on Tuesday.

The minister said door is opened widely for investment in the field of energy with regard to developing new and renewable energy sources in connection with increasing world demand for oil and gas.

He said Indonesia has potential new and renewable energy sources for development such as geothermal energy source which reaches 10,000 megawatt, hydro-power, solar and bio-mass energy sources.

"In view of that we are inviting all companies that have capability in the energy field to invest in Indonesia. We are grateful we have almost all kinds of energy sources," he said.

Jero Wacik said if efforts to develop new and renewable energy sources failed the government would prioritize energy supplies for domestic needs but if they were successful exports of gas supply in the country would be continued.

To investors wishing to invest in the energy sector the minister gave four conditions that they should meet namely they have to grow the country`s economy, create jobs, alleviate poverty and safeguard the environment.

"If they agree to meet the conditions we would give them incentives and facilities but they do not they had better leave," he said.

On continuing gas exports by several exploration companies while domestic demand is increasing the minister said that the issue would be discussed with operators in the country.

As a result for an example he said the British Petroleum that conducts gas exploration in Papua has agreed to change the agreement.

"Initially 100 percent of the exploration results are exported but after I negotiate with them telling them about the increasing need of gas in the country they in the new contract are willing to allocate 40 percent of their production for meeting domestic needs," he said.(*)

Editor: Heru

COPYRIGHT © 2012