Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Becomes Chairman of the Clean Energy Task Force, President Sets Target 3-4 Years: 100 GW of PLTS to Motor Conversion

JAKARTA - The government is accelerating clean energy projects. Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahdalia said the President formed a task force (Satgas) to execute an energy transition package, ranging from the construction of 100 gigawatt PLTS to vehicle conversion programs.

"We have just finished a limited meeting with the President," said Bahlil at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Thursday, March 5, 2026. The focus, according to him, is the implementation of renewable energy and the acceleration of the conversion kit for about 120 million gasoline-powered motorcycles to gradually switch to electric motorcycles.

Bahlil said the President asked for the execution to be accelerated. The target is a maximum of 3-4 years, even "if it can be faster". A task force was also formed, and Bahlil was appointed as the Task Force Chairman to translate the order into fast work.

He emphasized that energy transition is not only about emissions. The government is also aiming for budget savings. "The orientation of energy transition can be done quickly, but we can also reduce subsidies," he said. Bahlil alluded to the conversion of diesel plants (PLTD) to PLTS as being able to make electricity subsidies more efficient, while encouraging the use of electric motors and cars.

However, when asked for details of the execution, especially the target for converting motorcycles by 2026, Bahlil did not give any figures. The reason is that the Task Force was only announced that day. "Wait for me to work first, then I will report," he said.

Regarding government support, Bahlil opened the opportunity for a subsidy-like assistance scheme, but admitted that the formula was not final. "It's kind of like that, but later we will find a good formula. The planning is more precise," he said.

Bahlil also mentioned that the plan to build a storage facility was in Sumatra. When asked about Nipa Island, he said it was most likely not there because the area was not considered large enough. The exact location has not been conveyed.

However, Bahlil did not respond to questions about the news that the Pertamina ship was said to be stuck in the Strait of Hormuz. He immediately closed the interview because he had to attend another meeting.