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Part of Indonesia and Singapore are considering trade arrangements for energy exchange, specifically seeking alternative suppliers for fuel imports.

How could the pricing dispute over electricity affect the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources?

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Pricing dispute could delay Indonesia's 3.4 GW electricity export plan The bilateral energy initiative aims to supply up to 3.4 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity to Singapore by 2035. However, the Energy and Mineral Resources Minister calculated a proposed export price, and Indonesia will not export unless the price is deemed suitable. The Ministry holds the authority to issue permits for electricity export decisions; if Singapore is unwilling to meet the pricing terms, the Ministry stated it will prioritize domestic needs instead of proceeding with the export.

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  • The bilateral energy initiative aims to supply up to 3.4 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity to Singapore by 2035.straitstimes.com
  • Indonesia will not export electricity to Singapore unless the two countries can agree on a suitable price.straitstimes.com
  • The Energy and Mineral Resources Minister calculated the proposed export price.straitstimes.com
  • The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources issues the permits for electricity export decisions.straitstimes.com

Why it matters

The ability of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to finalize the export policy is directly tied to resolving the pricing dispute. If the price is not deemed suitable, the Ministry must pivot its strategy, prioritizing domestic consumption over the planned cross-border trade, which impacts the execution of the major bilateral energy initiative.

This initiative is part of a broader effort to accelerate cross-border electricity trade between Indonesia and Singapore, which was reaffirmed by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong and President Prabowo Subianto. The proposed trade was intended to help Singapore reduce its reliance on fossil fuels while attracting investment in renewable energy generation and supporting infrastructure in Indonesia.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the specific proposed export price calculated by the Ministry?
  • Will the two countries find a mutually beneficial arrangement to proceed with the 3.4 GW capacity?

What would change this answer

Singapore agrees to the Ministry's pricing termsThe Ministry can proceed with finalizing the export permits and moving toward the 2035 operational goal.
Indonesia prioritizes domestic needs due to pricing disagreementsThe Ministry will have to scale back or halt the planned 3.4 GW export capacity, shifting focus entirely to internal energy security.

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