Steps To Build A Sustainable Lifestyle For A Better Future

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JAKARTA - A sustainable lifestyle is no longer just an option, but has become part of everyday life. Starting from awareness of reducing single-use plastics, choosing environmentally friendly transportation, to switching to cleaner energy sources, all are part of a long journey to a healthy future.

The energy used every day, from turning on the lights at home to supporting digital activities, actually greatly determines the quality of life of future generations. In that context, the role of gas emerged as an interesting topic.

"Gas will remain an important pillar that runs side by side with renewable energy," said Daniel S. Purba, IGS Advisor from the official statement of the Indonesian Gas Society (IGS).

The view is simple but strong. Gas is not just a resource, but a foundation that will help us maintain balance as the world moves towards an era of green energy. Daniel stressed the importance of concrete action.

"Through the 2025 forum and White Paper, the IGS emphasizes execution, upstream efficiency, strengthening pipeline & LNG networks, certainty of domestic regulation and price, and acceleration of low-carbon technology," he explained.

According to him, the journey to clean energy can no longer be postponed. Clean energy must start now with concrete steps. He reminded Indonesia to store great potential that has not been fully utilized.

"The potential of gas from Andaman and Masela is very large and strategic. Institutional coordination needs to be strengthened so that this potential is not only a number, but is real in the field," he said.

This statement confirms that abundant resources will be in vain without clear cooperation and direction.

"If coordination is not accelerated, gas reserves will only be locked without providing optimal benefits for industrial growth," he said.

This quote serves as a reminder that time is an important factor in the energy transition. What is not moved now, could lose its value in the future. Despite the many challenges, Daniel believes that his path is clear.

"Gas must run simultaneously with renewable energy," he said.

He said it was not only a matter of maintaining sustainability, but also creating harmony between technology, regulation, and the lifestyle of people who were increasingly aware of the environment.

He then reiterated that infrastructure and regulation are an important part of this process.

"The execution of upstream-downstream efficiency, strengthening LNG infrastructure and pipeline networks, regulatory certainty, domestic prices, and adoption of low-carbon technology are crucial," added Daniel.

For him, all of these things lead to a bigger vision, namely people who live in balance with nature, without having to lose modern comfort.

"Gas will remain an important pillar of the low-carbon energy transition towards a sustainable future," he concluded.

More than just a discourse, Daniel's quotes underline that energy now is not just a technical or industrial matter, but a part of the lifestyle we live every day.

From the lights that turn on in the living room, the gadgets that accompany the activities, to the vehicles we choose to travel with, are all closely related to how energy is generated and used.

The energy transition is no longer just about replacing resources, but about shaping a new mindset that living in harmony with the environment means choosing efficient, innovative, earth-friendly solutions.

With that perspective, gas is not only a topic of discussion, but one of the elements that will continue to accompany us on a long journey to a sustainable lifestyle.