The Role of the ASEAN Center for Energy (ACE) in Indonesia's Energy Transition Efforts

Sarah Lutfia Mutmainnah

doi:10.31258/be16gc41

Authors

Sarah Lutfia Mutmainnah Universitas Riau Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31258/be16gc41

Keywords:

Energy Transition, ASEAN Center for Energy, Indonesian Energy

Abstract

The issue of climate change is becoming increasingly complex due to dependence on fossil fuels, which also threatens the economy and energy security. Accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia is important considering the continued dominance of fossil fuels. The ASEAN Center for Energy is here to assist Indonesia, as an ASEAN member country, in speeding up this transition. The purpose of this research is to describe Indonesia's energy situation and explain ACE's contribution to the country's energy transition efforts from 2023 to 2024. This research uses a qualitative method with a phenomenological approach and a constructivist perspective. The theory applied in this research is Michael N. Barnett and Martha Finnemore's theory of international organizations as independent actors. The findings indicate that the ASEAN Center for Energy provides various forms of support for Indonesia’s energy transition, including developing a regional energy blueprint, conducting feasibility studies on development programs, raising public awareness, and promoting energy efficiency.

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