United States (U.S.) is very interested in the potential of geothermal energy in Indonesia. They want to work together to manage this geothermal energy, but the government of Indonesia should be able to improve the investment climate in advance.
Deputy U.S. Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Agriculture, Robert D Hormats, put it in a discussion with students at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, on Friday (22/07/2011). This discussion is also followed by students in the U.S. Cultural Center, @ America, in Jakarta, via remote video.
"With a potential of 27,000 Mega Watt of energy, geothermal energy in Indonesia is a great opportunity for us to work together," said Hormats. Companies from the U.S. can cooperate with companies in the country by donating technology.
According to Hormats, geothermal energy is very important to be developed as eco-friendly. Using geothermal energy, petroleum use could be reduced.
In addition, Hormats said, if the potential energy can be managed and utilized, economic growth in Indonesia will increase. Energy companies can support and encourage the establishment of manufacturing infrastructure.
Before working together, the U.S. wants a good investment climate. "This is a long-term cooperation, so there should be a clear policy and assurance from the Indonesian government," said Hormats.
He complained during these foreign companies must go through the licensing process is long if you want to invest in Indonesia, namely 49 days. While in others a maximum of only 39 days.
In addition, Hormats warned that cases of corruption in Indonesia is high enough to aggravate the economic situation. "I believe the Indonesian government has a solution to solve this problem," he said.
Separately, Deputy Head of the Agency for Technology Assessment and Application of Information Technology, Energy and Materials, Superior Priyanto rate, the cooperation of the U.S. invitation is a great opportunity. "The U.S. is the largest producer of geothermal and they have much experience in it," he said.
However, Superior said, the government of Indonesia must be cautious because some geothermal sites are located in the conservation area. "If it is located in protected forests, the utilization of geothermal energy can not be done, because the forests have been cleared," said Winning.
Deputy U.S. Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Energy, and Agriculture, Robert D Hormats, put it in a discussion with students at Udayana University, Denpasar, Bali, on Friday (22/07/2011). This discussion is also followed by students in the U.S. Cultural Center, @ America, in Jakarta, via remote video.
"With a potential of 27,000 Mega Watt of energy, geothermal energy in Indonesia is a great opportunity for us to work together," said Hormats. Companies from the U.S. can cooperate with companies in the country by donating technology.
According to Hormats, geothermal energy is very important to be developed as eco-friendly. Using geothermal energy, petroleum use could be reduced.
In addition, Hormats said, if the potential energy can be managed and utilized, economic growth in Indonesia will increase. Energy companies can support and encourage the establishment of manufacturing infrastructure.
Before working together, the U.S. wants a good investment climate. "This is a long-term cooperation, so there should be a clear policy and assurance from the Indonesian government," said Hormats.
He complained during these foreign companies must go through the licensing process is long if you want to invest in Indonesia, namely 49 days. While in others a maximum of only 39 days.
In addition, Hormats warned that cases of corruption in Indonesia is high enough to aggravate the economic situation. "I believe the Indonesian government has a solution to solve this problem," he said.
Separately, Deputy Head of the Agency for Technology Assessment and Application of Information Technology, Energy and Materials, Superior Priyanto rate, the cooperation of the U.S. invitation is a great opportunity. "The U.S. is the largest producer of geothermal and they have much experience in it," he said.
However, Superior said, the government of Indonesia must be cautious because some geothermal sites are located in the conservation area. "If it is located in protected forests, the utilization of geothermal energy can not be done, because the forests have been cleared," said Winning.
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