Indonesia eyes carbon imports from Singapore
Countries work together on cross-border projects as Indonesia positions itself as Asian storage hub
Indonesia has signed a letter of intent to collaborate with Singapore on cross-border CCS projects, highlighting its ambition to create a regional carbon storage hub. A working group comprising Singaporean and Indonesian government officials will work towards a legally binding bilateral agreement that will enable the cross-border transport and storage of CO₂ between Singapore and Indonesia. The tie-up with Singapore is the first with an international partner since Indonesia issued new CCS regulations in January, allowing operators to set aside 30% of storage capacity for imported CO₂. “The initiative positions Indonesia as a key player in the Southeast Asian CCS landscape” Mahardi, dep
Also in this section
13 December 2024
Prices in world’s largest compliance market have risen this year but remain below those seen in the EU
11 December 2024
Policymakers need to step up with a long-term, global strategy if the energy transition is ever to be a success
11 December 2024
CCUS and other carbon management technologies are gaining traction around the world, but heightened policy risk and other pressures will make 2025 a challenging year in some regions
10 December 2024
Tightened standards have helped improve the outlook for the voluntary carbon market, which is set for a record year and poised for long-term growth