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Energy Shift Institute was honoured to be invited to speak at a battery-to-EV supply chain event hosted by the 🇺🇸 United States Government’s Net Zero World Initiative and 🇮🇩 Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources. 📊 While batteries and the EV industry are often discussed together, we recommend understanding the dynamics of nickel, batteries, and EVs as independent sectors due to their distinct drivers. 〰 〰 Government EV incentives need to address consumer concerns about EV adoption, primarily on charging infrastructure and "range anxiety". 〰 〰 Imported Chinese EVs in Indonesia are still sold at a significant premium compared to prices in China, which complicates the government's incentive programs. 🔋 Currently, the United States is not involved in Indonesia’s nickel supply chain. As the US aims to advance its own battery supply chain, collaborating with Indonesian miners and processing industries while raising sourcing standards will be key. Additionally, partnering with allied countries like South Korea and Japan will be crucial. Thanks to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) USAID U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for this important event. #energytransition #electricvehicles Putra Adhiguna

🇯🇵 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗔𝗸𝗼 𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 Japanese power utility Kansai Electric Power is planning to decommission its 600MW No.1 and No.2 ageing oil-fired units at its Ako power complex at the end of July 2025. Kansai plans to close the ageing oil-fired power units in Hyogo prefecture on 31 July next year as it is hard to maintain those units, especially after overuse during the fiscal year of 2020-21.The property will be used to set up a power plant which does not emit carbon emissions, Kansai said but did not reveal further details. By Reina Maeda: https://okt.to/QGWH87 #ArgusMedia #kansai #oil #electricity

Commencement of a Joint Study for the Establishment of an Ammonia Supply Chain Based in the Tomakomai Area of Hokkaido   Summary: On April 25, Hokkaido Electric Power Co., Ltd., Hokkaido Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., IHI Corporation, Marubeni Corporation, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., and Tomakomai Futo Co., Ltd., (the “six companies”), have started a joint study for the establishment of an ammonia supply chain based in the Tomakomai area of Hokkaido, Japan. The six companies will work on studies related to the establishment of facilities for receiving, storing, and supplying ammonia from overseas in the Tomakomai area, as well as surveys aimed at expanding the use of ammonia throughout Northern Japan.   The Tomakomai area, where the six companies aim to develop a base, has vast land available for the installation of facilities required for the establishment of an ammonia supply chain, such as the possibility of adding storage tanks to meet future demand increases. Additionally, as the largest marine transportation hub in Northern Japan, the area has shipping routes accessible to both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean, enabling the supply of ammonia not only to demand sites close to the Tomakomai area but also to hydrogen demand sites throughout Northern Japan by utilizing domestic vessels and other means.   Going Forward: In parallel with this joint study, the six companies are discussing the establishment of an ammonia supply chain with Kushiro Power Station Co., Ltd., Nippon Beet Sugar Manufacturing Co., Ltd., and Oenon Holdings, Inc., which are potential customers for ammonia utilization. The six companies will utilize their respective technologies and expertise to establish an ammonia supply chain in the broader Northern Japan region, starting from the Tomakomai area, aiming to expand the use of ammonia and contribute to the realization of a decarbonized society. To reach this goal, the six companies will continue to work towards the realization of projects that can contribute to the decarbonization of the area and economic development, with the cooperation of Hokkaido and Tomakomai City, combination of both public and private sectors.   Click here to learn more: https://lnkd.in/dDGPnzzm   Click here for information on Marubeni’s New Energy Business Development Department Division: https://lnkd.in/gqSu_69Q #Marubeni  

Collectively Navigating the Seas to Showcase Industrial Gas Chain Strength: The Time is Right for Advancing into the Indonesian Market! According to authoritative forecasts, Indonesia's industrial gas market is projected to reach billions of dollars by 2026, with an annual growth rate exceeding 5%. This growth is primarily fueled by the escalating global demand for industrial gases, particularly within the ASEAN region. As a major economic powerhouse in the area, Indonesia not only witnesses substantial demand for industrial gases from traditional sectors like steel, chemicals, and healthcare but also observes a surge in demand from emerging fields such as renewable energy, environmental protection, electronics, and biopharmaceuticals. Additionally, there's a growing appetite for green and clean energy sources like hydrogen and LNG. The vibrant Indonesian market presents unprecedented opportunities for Chinese gas enterprises to engage in overseas outreach activities. Seizing this moment, Beijing AEYAT Exhibition Co., Ltd. has extended the reach of its "Chinese Gas Enterprises' Global Expedition" initiative to Indonesia, collaborating with the Indonesian Industrial Gas Association to host the "2024 Indonesia Gas Technology, Equipment & Application Exhibition" (#IGIndonesia) in Jakarta, Indonesia, from September 25-26, 2024. Boasting the world's most comprehensive industrial gas chain, China's collective foray into international waters will comprehensively demonstrate its overall strength. This endeavor will not only effectively facilitate direct trade transactions but also significantly consolidate industrial resources, fostering the joint development of bilateral industrial and supply chains between China and Indonesia, thereby expanding the scope of cooperation between the two nations. The Indonesian leg of the event has garnered high recognition and enthusiastic support from domestic gas industry peers. To date, over 30 gas equipment and product enterprises have registered to participate, showcasing the latest products and solutions encompassing gas products, gas production equipment, auxiliary equipment, compressors, pumps, valves, storage containers, transportation equipment, and more. Concurrently, the "China-Indonesia Joint Construction of Industrial Gas Chain & Supply Chain Forum" will, for the first time, comprehensively share China's advantages in the #industrialgas, #hydrogen, #LNG, and other related industrial and supply chains. The forum aims to explore potential trade and investment cooperation points with Indonesia, seeking pathways for collaborative development of industrial chains and supply chains. We cordially invite more leading Chinese and foreign gas and equipment enterprises interested in exploring the ASEAN and Indonesian markets to actively participate in the "Chinese Gas Enterprises' Global Expedition" series of exhibitions.

🇯🇵 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀: 𝗝𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗻’𝘀 𝗞𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗶 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗽 𝗔𝗸𝗼 𝗼𝗶𝗹-𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 | 𝗔𝗿𝗴𝘂𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 Japanese power utility Kansai Electric Power is planning to decommission its 600MW No.1 and No.2 ageing oil-fired units at its Ako power complex at the end of July 2025. Kansai plans to close the ageing oil-fired power units in Hyogo prefecture on 31 July next year as it is hard to maintain those units, especially after overuse during the fiscal year of 2020-21.The property will be used to set up a power plant which does not emit carbon emissions, Kansai said but did not reveal further details. By Reina Maeda: https://okt.to/1KMVFT #ArgusMedia #kansai #oil #electricity

We are excited to have Indra Sanjaya, Earth Scientist at Center for Geological Survey of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), as confirmed speaker for upcoming Indonesia International Hydrogen Summit (IIHS) 2024. During his session, Indra will delve into the updates on the exploration of natural hydrogen prospects in Indonesia. Natural hydrogen has been overlooked since it was assumed to be rare or too difficult to extract. However, the exploration of “geologic” hydrogen is rapidly advancing. Connect with him live and in-person at the upcoming IIHS 2024 this 19-20 June at Mulia Hotel Jakarta, Indonesia! Register for your delegate pass and connect in-person with key stakeholders in hydrogen and ammonia sectors: https://lnkd.in/g2q5QE-x Supported by the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs Republic of Indonesia, IIHS is a platform that brings together the policymakers and executives responsible for delivering Indonesia’s sustainable energy future through hydrogen and ammonia initiatives. Hosted by On Us Asia and Petromindo #IIHS #IIHS2024 #Hydrogen #Ammonia #NetZero #Decarbonization #Energy #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #Green #CleanEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Industry #Petrochemical #NaturalGas #Oil #CCS #NaturalHydrogen #Exploration #GeologicHydrogen

City OG is our joint venture with Japan’s Osaka Gas – a business unit that is an integrated Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) provider that aims to accelerate businesses’ efforts to achieve their sustainability goals. Recently, City OG paid further homage to its Japanese roots by visiting Miura, a leading boiler supplier in Japan. A visit to their factory and trade exhibition proved invaluable in gaining further insight into the latest equipment and technological advancements that Miura and their partners are employing to reduce carbon emissions, including boilers that are running on hydrogen. With the enriched understanding of best practices in the boiler industry, City Energy, through City OG, is well-poised to emulate the industry’s best practices and continue helping business customers to optimise their boiler systems with even more acumen – for a lower-carbon economy. #CityOG #CityEnergySG #EnergyasaService #LowerCarbonEnergy #EnergyTransition #Innovation

Dalian, one of the most important port cities in Northeast Asia, is following closely the pace of era and promoting the green transition in the shipping industry. In recent years, Dalian has been actively laying out around the clean energy, and the industrialization process has been accelerating in crucial stages such as hydrogen production and the control system, etc. China's green hydrogen-based energy production is mainly in Northeast China and Eastern Inner Mongolia. At present, Dalian Changxing Island Economic and Technological Development Zone is accelerating the layout of the construction of green hydrogen and its derivative energy - green methanol, green ammonia production, storage, transportation, trading, bunkeing bases, to create a hydrogen-based energy center in Northeast Asia. Aiming to explore the development direction of green marine fuel supply chain, technical standards, and assist the high-quality development of green marine fuel industry clusters, the Northeast Asia Green Marine Fuel Supply Chain Alliance was formally established in Dalian lately. If you want to learn more about the latest development of green shipping in China, welcome to Green Shipping Forum 2024 · Dalian to be held on 30th May in Dalian, China. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkUnFdSK #shipping #maritime #green #decarbonization #fuel #investment #finance #market #technology #equipment #hydroge #GHG #IMO #regulations #energy #ammonia #shipbuilding #biofuel #chain #policy #bunker #bunkering #industry #China #Dalian

Linde's launch of a $120 million air separation unit in Manyar, Indonesia represents a pivotal moment for Southeast Asia's industrial landscape. This cutting-edge facility, catering to PT Freeport Indonesia's copper operations, is not just an investment in infrastructure; it's a commitment to sustainability and innovation. By producing high-purity oxygen and nitrogen, Linde is addressing the escalating demand for industrial gases while reducing emissions. This project not only strengthens PT Freeport's production capabilities but also catalyzes economic growth, generating jobs and attracting further investment in East Java. As global industries push for greener solutions, Linde and PT Freeport stand as vanguards of this transition. Their partnership showcases how strategic investments can reshape economies—an essential blueprint as we navigate the evolving landscape of industrial production and sustainability. Keep a close eye on how this collaboration influences the energy and copper markets!

INA consortium and Changzhou Liyuan New Energy Technology Co., Ltd. have officially inaugurated the investment partnership, witnessed by the Coordinating Minister for Maritime and Investment Affairs, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan. This strategic collaboration with one of the world’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) marked the commencement of the production from the first phase and the planned expansion of the LFP cathode material production facility by LBM New Energy (AP) Pte Ltd. Located in Kendal Industrial Park, one of Indonesia’s largest industrial complexes with Special Economic Zone (SEZ) status, this investment is expected to play a critical role in meeting the global demand for LFP batteries, driven by the increasing penetration of Electric Vehicles (EVs) worldwide. INA's CEO, Ridha W., emphasized that this initiative can carry substantial potential to enhance Indonesia's role in the global battery supply chain and help position the country as a key player in the global battery ecosystem. INA remains committed to attracting world-class battery producers to Indonesia, ensuring the country is poised to capture significant value in this evolving market. Discover more about this investment partnership on our website: https://lnkd.in/eJ5dZt_2 #EnergyTransition #Sustainability #LFPBattery #INA #Indonesia