Advisor Foreword

Advisor of Indonesia CCS Center Jodi Mahardi

Since our inaugural forum in 2023, Indonesia has made tremendous progress in promoting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) solutions, particularly in challenging sectors. Various issues, ranging from regulation, technology, to financing, have been successfully discussed. It was marked by the signing of approximately six cooperation agreements. The Indonesia CCS Center has demonstrated its role as a very strategic collaboration and problem-solving center.

To support the government in achieving its Net Zero Emission target by 2060, we are committed to hosting the second International and Indonesia CCS Forum on July 31 and August 1, 2024, at the Jakarta Convention Center.

This year’s forum is more than a continuation; it is a call to action. We aim to deepen collaboration among government agencies, academics, and industry players to accelerate CCS implementation. The event is more than discussions; it is a catalyst for transformative change and a platform for crucial investments in a sustainable future.

I invite everyone, including participants from the CCS industry and the general public, to actively participate in the 2nd International and Indonesia CCS Forum. Your involvement goes beyond mere dialogue; it represents an investment in shaping Indonesia’s low-carbon future by promoting a more profound awareness of CCS among the public, we can cultivate broad support for the adoption and integration of these technologies. In my role as an advisor to the Indonesia CCS Center, I am optimistic about our nation’s capacity to become a CCS Regional Hub, fostering both economic growth and sustainability.

Let us use this opportunity to propel Indonesia to the forefront of the global movement for a greener, more resilient planet. The 2nd International and Indonesia CCS Forum 2024 is our collective step towards Indonesia CCS Regional Hub and Net Zero Emission future.

Sincerely,

Jodi Mahardi
Advisor of Indonesia CCS Center