He added that big corporations frequently gain economic benefits from the increased use of biodiesel, no small farmers, because they are the ones running the business in the field.  ,
Indonesia’s biodiesel processing costs are also substantial. Thus, the government would need to invest money to pay for grants, said Mr Leonard.  ,
According to his statement, “our research indicates that the payment per liter of biofuel exceeds the petroleum subsidy.”  ,
Besides, the president’s biodiesel specific contradicts its aim to increase oil production of 12 billion cubic feet (BCF ) per year by 2030, Mr Leonard said, referring to the president’s commitment to reach net zero emissions.  ,
Gas production will increase as well, making it harder to meet a net low emissions destination.
Airlangga Hartarto, the Coordinating Minister of Economic Affairs, made a statement on the outside of the G20 mountain that is also conflicting to Mr. Prabowo’s speech that renewables should be replaced with coal in 15 years.  ,
By the end of 2040, the government intends to reduce the share of coal-fired power plants by just 33 % while increasing the contribution of renewables by 42 %.
And Indonesia’s untapped potential for renewable energy sources, like as thermal, has not been smooth-sailing.  ,
The nation- which is home to about 130 effective volcanoes- holds about 40 per share of the world’s geothermal power possible.  ,
Indonesia has been using volcanic power for the past 50 years, according to Ms. Beyrra Triasdian, a director of solar energy at Trend Asia.
Thermal energy accounts for about 5 % of the country’s current energy mix.
However, she cautioned against using a lot of fluids when building a geothermal power plant, which occasionally has resulted in the loss of river nearby.  ,
” When drilling is done ( to build the power plant ), the amount of water used is massive”, said Ms Beyrra.  ,
Such is the scenario in Dieng, Central Java, which led to protests from people.  ,
Gas blasts and poisonous gas leaks have also occurred at Dieng’s geothermal power plant. East Nusa Tenggara residents object to the government’s plans to construct a thermal energy plant it.  ,