Indonesia Holds Largest Carbon Storage Potential in Asia-Pacific

Jakarta, VIVA – The Director of Bioenergy at the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) of Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Edi Wibowo, expressed optimism that Indonesia will become the primary destination for carbon storage in the Asia-Pacific region.

According to him, Indonesia holds the largest potential for carbon storage in the region, with saline aquifers capable of storing up to 572.77 gigatons (GT) of carbon.

“In addition, depleted oil and gas reservoirs have a storage capacity of around 4.85 gigatons, which could position Indonesia as a regional hub for carbon storage services,” Wibowo said on Tuesday (May 20).

Indonesia’s strategic position in carbon storage, he added, is crucial—especially in supporting the decarbonization of power generation, transportation, and industrial sectors.

He further emphasized that this effort aligns with the Indonesian government’s roadmap to reduce national emissions.

“We're not only aiming for measurable emission reductions, but also a Net-Zero Carbon target, as outlined in our national emission roadmap,” Wibowo  stated.

To achieve this goal, the government is also pushing the optimization of renewable energy sources, implementing energy efficiency programs, and transitioning to low-carbon fuels.

“This includes bioenergy derived from non-food waste and the use of waste-based fuels,” he added.

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26 April 2025