Indonesia Delays Green Power Exports to Singapore
The Indonesian government is reevaluating its renewable energy export strategy to prioritize domestic electricity demand.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Energy
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Indonesia has announced a delay in plans to export green electricity to Singapore as it reassesses its national energy strategy. The government is currently prioritizing domestic demand and reviewing export tariff pricing.
Why it matters
The shift highlights a strategic pivot in Indonesia as it balances its role as a regional energy supplier with the need to secure reliable power for its own growing population. Retaining control over electricity pricing remains a primary factor in the ongoing evaluation of these export plans.
Indonesia previously planned to supply at least 3.4 gigawatts of green power to Singapore by 2035. This goal is set against Singapore's broader objective to import 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity by the same year.
The players
Bahlil Lahadalia
He is the Indonesian Minister who announced the delay in the country's electricity export plans.
Lawrence Wong
He is the Prime Minister of Singapore who visited Jakarta in July 2026 for diplomatic discussions.
Danantara
This is an Indonesian sovereign wealth fund that is managing technical and offtake agreements for power projects.
The details
The Indonesian government is conducting new calculations regarding domestic electricity needs and export tariffs to ensure national interests are met. Sovereign wealth fund Danantara has signed multiple memoranda of understanding to address technical and offtake issues as the strategy undergoes review.
Timeline
July 2026: Prime Minister Lawrence Wong visited Jakarta.
October 26, 2026: Minister Bahlil Lahadalia announced the delay in electricity exports.
2035: Singapore aims to reach its goal of importing 6 gigawatts of low-carbon electricity.
The Big Picture
The delay directly impacts the roadmap for Singapore's 6 gigawatts low-carbon electricity import goal. It marks a departure from the previously expected timeline for cross-border renewable power integration between the two nations.
The reassessment of export tariffs and supply volumes could lead to changes in future regional energy pricing structures. Observers of the industry should monitor how these negotiations affect the development of renewable infrastructure in areas like Batam.
The takeaway
Energy exporting nations frequently adjust long-term infrastructure goals to account for fluctuations in local demand and economic priorities. Stakeholders should track ongoing developments from the Danantara sovereign wealth fund for updates on technical agreements.
Further reading
Find more analysis on global energy policy shifts at the Energy section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Jakarta Globe.
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