Ecobiz.asia — Indonesia reaffirmed its ambition to become a regional hub for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology in the Asia-Pacific, underscoring its commitment to balancing climate action with economic growth.
The country’s pledge was highlighted at the opening of The 3rd International & Indonesia CCS Forum (IICCS) 2025, held at Hotel Mulia, Jakarta, Tuesday ( Oct 7, 2025) under the theme “Advancing Indonesia as a CCS Hub Leader in the Asia Pacific: Achieving Net Zero and Economic Growth.”
The forum is supported by Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs, and People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR RI).
MPR Deputy Speaker Eddy Soeparno said the government is accelerating CCS implementation through clear policies, investment incentives, and cross-ministerial coordination.
“The success of CCS cannot be achieved without strong collaboration between the government, industry, academia, and investors. With unified efforts, Indonesia can become the CCS hub of Asia-Pacific while ensuring a just energy transition that benefits society,” Eddy said.
Belladonna Troxylon Maulianda, Executive Director of the Indonesia CCS Center (ICCSC), said the forum serves as a practical platform to foster cooperation among stakeholders.
“We hope this forum produces concrete policy recommendations, partnerships, and new projects to accelerate CCS implementation in Indonesia,” she said.
Forum Chair and Director of Indonesia Advocacy & Policy Development at ExxonMobil Low Carbon Solutions, Evan Lukas, emphasized that this year’s forum aims to deliver actionable results.
“We want every session to produce tangible steps toward making Indonesia a magnet for CCS investment and a model of success in the region,” Evan said.
The two-day event features plenary and panel sessions on strategies to position Indonesia as a regional CCS hub, regulatory and investment frameworks, and technical workshops showcasing real-world CCS projects from Indonesia and abroad.
The initiative aligns with Indonesia’s national goal of cutting emissions by 43.2% by 2030 with international support and achieving net-zero emissions by 2060 or sooner. CCS is viewed as a key technology for decarbonizing hard-to-abate sectors, including energy, industry, and manufacturing.
Beyond emissions reduction, the development of CCS is also expected to generate new economic value chains—from storage infrastructure and job creation to business opportunities across the energy, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
The IICCS Forum marks a pivotal step in Indonesia’s effort to ensure that its energy transition not only contributes to global climate goals but also delivers long-term economic benefits. With strong backing from the government, industry, and partners such as On Us Asia, Indonesia is positioning itself as a leading player in the global shift toward low-carbon growth. ***
