Amidst the bustle of the capital city, a monumental moment took place at the Slamet Bratanata Building of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM):
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Indonesia and New Zealand officially launched the Indonesia–Aotearoa New Zealand Geothermal Partnership Program (PINZ). This cross-country initiative not only marks a new era of bilateral cooperation but also underscores Indonesia’s strategic steps in advancing its clean energy transition.
With an ambitious target of increasing geothermal capacity by 1.1 GW over the next five years, PINZ is not merely a technical project—it is a declaration that Indonesia is serious about becoming a global geothermal powerhouse, surpassing even the United States.
Shaking the Global Energy Status Quo
“Energy transition is not a choice—it’s a necessity,” asserted Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New and Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE). In her stirring address, she emphasized that Indonesia’s success in achieving energy independence cannot happen without strong collaboration with the global community. According to her, PINZ is “clear evidence of what we can achieve together.”
Strong support from New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and its Embassy in Jakarta has been crucial to the program’s early success. Jacquie Dean from MFAT described the initiative as “a tangible commitment to a low-emission and equitable future.”
The Three Pillars of PINZ
The PINZ Program is built upon three key pillars:
- Policy and Regulatory Support – Designing and strengthening robust, sustainable geothermal policies.
- Technical Capacity and Exploration Enhancement – Intensive collaboration with Indonesia’s Geological Agency to boost exploration efforts.
- Workforce Skill Development – In partnership with the Human Resources Development Agency of ESDM, training a skilled workforce to drive the energy transformation.
These three pillars are designed to reinforce one another, ensuring geothermal development is not only about output, but also about social inclusion and national capacity building.
From Commitment to Action
This is more than speeches and signed documents—it’s about real action. From the establishment of a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) to the creation of a transparent and measurable implementation baseline, progress is underway. Prahoro Yulijanto Nurtjahyo, Head of the Human Resources Development Agency, stressed the importance of aligned human resources to realize this ambitious vision.
And beyond the numbers and technical terms, one major spirit flows from Jakarta to Wellington: energy for the people, by the people, and for the sustainability of the planet.
A New Chapter for Indonesia’s Geothermal Journey
PINZ is a vital part of Indonesia’s national strategy to realize President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita especially in achieving energy self-sufficiency and accelerating decarbonization. The government continues to reform policies, create an attractive investment climate, open up green job opportunities, and establish inclusive regulatory frameworks for clean energy development.
Through a partnership like PINZ, Indonesia is not only proving itself ready to become the world’s leading geothermal producer, but also demonstrating that energy transformation can serve as a bridge for diplomacy, economic growth, and environmental stewardship.
The energy of the future has been ignited—and Indonesia and New Zealand are lighting the way together.
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