- WA Energy Minister meets Indonesian Ministry of
Energy and Mineral Resources
- Memorandum of Understanding signed between
battery research centres
- Supports closer cooperation between the regions
in energy and mineral resources
Western Australian Energy
Minister Bill Johnston led a WA delegation including Horizon Power and industry,
to meet with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of the Republic of
Indonesia.
Talks, held earlier this
week, revolved around opportunities for cooperation and the shared challenges
facing WA and Indonesia, as they transition toward net zero, including energy
distribution to remote communities and carbon capture and storage.
Discussions also focused
on identifying new sources of energy, and the actions required for the
transition.
Indonesia is the world's
largest exporter of coal, however, they have significant potential to generate
renewable energy through geothermal, hydropower, solar and other sources.
Representatives from
Horizon Power and the Chamber of Minerals and Energy of Western Australia (CME)
are participating in the Indonesia Connect Roadshow.
Horizon Power representatives
shared their experience in deploying low carbon technology solutions to respond
to unique challenges in small, isolated microgrids in regional WA.
The Minister witnessed a
Memorandum of Understanding signing between Australia's Future Battery
Industries Cooperative Research Centre and Indonesia's National Battery
Research Institute. The two organisations are committed to work together in
capacity building, education and training, developing the battery ecosystem and
battery standardisation.
The agreement aims to
strengthen collaboration in battery research, technology and innovation between Australia and Indonesia, and aligns with the 'Plan of
Action' on cooperation in critical minerals signed between WA and the
Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KADIN) in July 2023.
The Cook Government is
currently leading the State's largest overseas investment and trade mission.
The mission, led by
Premier Cook, is made up of 130 WA business, industry, media and Government
representatives, providing a platform to promote the State as a recognised and
trusted partner in Indonesia.
Comments attributed to Energy Minister Bill Johnston:
"It was a pleasure
meeting with Director General Yudo Dwinanda Priaadi and
his New and Renewable Energy team, a valuable opportunity made possible by the
Indonesia Connect Roadshow.
"Western Australia is
well-placed to collaborate with Indonesia to meet net zero targets.
"These engagements,
including the MoU signing between Future Battery Industries Cooperative
Research Centre and the National Battery Research Institute, demonstrate the
potential for cooperation.
"I'm looking forward to
continuing our productive and resourceful relationship as both regions work
towards a green energy future."
