Indonesia’s Election Commission confirmed on Wednesday that Prabowo Subianto, the nation’s Defence Minister, has emerged victorious in the presidential race, marking a pivotal moment for the world’s third-largest democracy. With over 96 million votes, or approximately 58.6% of the total count, Subianto and his vice-presidential partner, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, secured a first-round majority. This triumph […]
In a heartrending incident that underscores the unpredictable dangers athletes may face, Septain Raharja, a 35-year-old footballer from Subang, was fatally struck by lightning during a friendly match in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. The shocking event occurred on Saturday at the Siliwangi Stadium, during a game between 2 FLO FC Bandung and FBI Subang, capturing […]
PC Ketapang II Ltd. (PCK2L), a subsidiary of the global energy giant PETRONAS, has successfully secured a significant extension to its energy operations in the Java Sea. The 20-year extension of the Production Sharing Contract (PSC) for the Ketapang Working Area, initially set to expire in 2028, represents a major milestone for the company. This […]
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a pivotal agreement to acquire the business of Jixie, a media and marketing technology company. This acquisition is set to significantly enhance Accenture’s marketing transformation capabilities in Indonesia, leveraging Accenture Song, the firm’s tech-powered creative group, to deliver more personalized customer experiences and drive sustainable business growth. Jixie’s Innovative Platform […]
Mubadala Energy, the international energy company based in Abu Dhabi, has made a landmark announcement regarding a significant gas discovery. The discovery was made at the Layaran-1 Exploration well, a deep water well situated approximately 100 kilometers offshore North Sumatra, Indonesia. The Layaran gas discovery is notable for its location in the South Andaman region, […]
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi unleashed a dramatic eruption on Sunday, sending white-and-gray ash plumes soaring into the sky. The eruption resulted in climbers being stranded and several villages being blanketed with volcanic ash. The Indonesian Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center, represented by Ahmad Rifandi, advised residents living on Marapi’s slopes to maintain a distance of […]
In an abrupt display of nature’s force, a 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit the Banda Sea in Indonesia, according to reports from the United States Geological Survey. The seismic event occurred on Wednesday, striking at 11:53 am local time (0453 GMT). Authorities have not reported any damage or casualties following the tremor, and importantly, no tsunami warning […]
A recent feasibility study conducted by Black & Veatch, a leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has outlined the technical and economic potential for a large-scale green hydrogen plant in Indonesia. The study, carried out for Augustus Global Investment (AGI), is a significant step towards Indonesia’s energy transition goals. The proposed project focuses on generating green […]
In a dramatic turn of events, a massive 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit the island of Timor in eastern Indonesia, sending shockwaves through the provincial capital and forcing residents to evacuate in a state of panic. The US Geological Survey reports that the quake, with its epicenter near the city of Kupang, struck at a depth of […]
Italian energy company Eni inked a 0.8 billion cubic meters (bcm) liquefied natural gas (LNG) sales and purchase agreement with Merakes LNG Sellers. This three-year contract, set to initiate from January 2024, is an addition to the existing agreement with Jangkrik LNG Sellers, which has been operational since 2017, supplying 1.4 billion cubic meters annually. […]