The future of Indonesia’s oil and gas sector lies in its transformation. Transitioning traditional energy assets into drivers of sustainable growth is a strategic shift that requires robust evidence to inform sound policy decisions.

Southeast Asia has a unique opportunity to support economic growth & climate action. This week in Jakarta, speakers from gov't & civil society discussed how policy-makers can align public financial support with an inclusive energy transition. Here are 5️⃣ takeaways: 🧵1/7

Indonesia’s energy subsidies amounted to IDR 713.5 trillion in the 2024 fiscal year—with nearly 90% going to fossil fuels. Yet this public spending carries real risks. IISD’s Anissa Suharsono breaks down the trends, impacts, + how #Indonesia can advance reform. Report➡️ www.iisd.org/publications...

🆕 Research | #Indonesia spent IDR 713.5 trillion on energy subsidies in 2024—nearly 90% supported fossil fuels. Electricity subsidies alone cost IDR 176 trillion, about IDR 625,000 per person. A phased, well-communicated energy subsidy reform is needed:

Across Southeast Asia, the energy transition is moving from targets to real economic choices. ❓How should carbon pricing be designed so it works in real economies — not just on paper? 🚃 How do you support transport electrification without creating affordability or power system challenges? ⬇️ 🧵 1/3

India’s #UnionBudget2026 came out this week and while energy didn’t make the headlines, there were quiet climate undertones. Here are 6 takeaways: 🧵1/8

How can carbon pricing & transport electrification support a gender-responsive & socially inclusive just energy transition? That question shaped a rich exchange with Indonesian civil society in #Jakarta —here are a few reflections from the discussion 👇 🧵1/8

Can a surge in #RenewableEnergy generation improve how we use land? Join @IISD.org, @unccd.bsky.social, and @ununiversity.bsky.social#RenewableEnergyin a webinar this Wednesday to explore case studies and best practices from around the world 📅 28 Jan at 09:00 NYC / 15:00 Bonn Register 👉 http://bit.ly/REandSLM

For #EnergySecurity, countries are increasingly turning to renewables—not fossil fuels. What's driving the shift? Once installed, renewables provide: ➡️A diversified & domestic energy supply ➡️Reduced reliance on imports & volatile fuel markets Learn more: www.iisd.org/articles/ins...

The 🌎 is switching to renewables faster than expected! On #CleanEnergyDay, IISD’s Tara Laan explains: ✅How renewables became the world’s cheapest power source ✅What this means for energy security ✅What the next phase of the energy transition requires Full story: www.iisd.org/articles/ins...

The 2025 #ProductionGap report found 🌏 gov'ts plan to produce 2x more fossil fuels by 2030 than is consistent with 1.5°C. In @africa.theconversation.com, IISD's @olivier-bvk.bsky.social & Bathandwa Vazi discuss key findings from Nigeria & South Africa. theconversation.com/nigeria-and-...

What does #Manitoba’s Path to Net Zero mean for business? On Jan. 28, join IISD’s Jessica Kelly for an in-person roundtable exploring #NetZero opportunities for the private sector. Organized by bizforclimate & the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce. Register 👇 www.winnipeg-chamber.com/events/manit...

📣New Research | Energy subsidies in #SouthAfrica have become structural & costly. In FY 2025, they totalled ZAR 198 billion, with direct support for fossil fuels tripling to ZAR 110 billion since 2018.  Read our full analysis: https://www.iisd.org/publications/digital-story/the-energy-tab

Looking for extra fiscal space? An inventory of fossil fuel subsidies can help! Here are 5-steps to get started: 1️⃣Whole of gov't approach 2️⃣Comprehensive scope & definition 3️⃣Appropriate method to measure subsidies 4️⃣Environmental & socio-economic lens 5️⃣Regular updates 📗 www.iisd.org/publications...

#LNG generates emissions and accelerates #ClimateChange across its entire value chain from extraction to combustion. How could this impact Canadians? ⬆️ extreme weather risks 🏡 infrastructure damage 💰 Increases energy costs Learn more: https://bit.ly/49iNs0G @energy.iisd.org#LNG

📣 How did #energy policies shift in 2025? Drawing on our work in 5️⃣ countries, here are some of our 2025 headlines for Canada, India, Indonesia, South Africa, and the UK: 🧵1/6

Expanding clean energy—not new pipelines—is Canada's best answer to U.S. plans to refine and sell Venezuelan crude oil. This is a moment for Canada to get off the oil market roller-coaster & double down on renewables, IISD’s Philip Gass explains 👇 www.nationalobserver.com/2026/01/07/n...

📣What Energy Stories Shaped 2025? ⚡ From the landmark opinion by the International Court of Justice to G20 & G7 leaders shifting away from fossil fuel subsidy reform commitments. Here are some of the energy trends and developments from the past year: 🧵1/6

Half of India’s electricity capacity in 2025 came from non‑fossil sources. Yet fossil fuels receive 5X more public 💰 than clean energy, while subsidies ⚠️strain public finances, ⚠️crowd out investment in cleaner technologies. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mapping-india-energy-policy-2025

An area the size of Türkiye was awarded for oil & gas exploration in 2025, the largest since the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, this is far below the peaks of the 2000s with signs of a structural decline as climate policies & shifting markets lower long-term oil & gas demand.

🔎What were the headline trends in oil & gas exploration in 2025? ➡️Egypt + Brazil licensed new fields with the largest estimated reserves. ➡️U.S. + China spent the most on new exploration. ➡️Exploration rose since 2020, but is below its 2000s peak. 🆕 #CarbonMinefields: www.iisd.org/publications...

Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy offers system-wide advantages for #India: ⬆️Energy security ⬆️Economic gains: +1.8% GDP by 2050 ⬆️Job creation: 64,000 net new jobs ⬇️Exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices ⬇️Air pollution & public health costs 👉 www.iisd.org/publications... @cstep-india.bsky.social

📣What moments have shaped how subsidies are used & governed, & with 2026 on the horizon, what do trends signal for the road ahead? Experts emphasize it's less about whether subsidies should exist but how to discipline & reform them to serve public goals. 👇 www.iisd.org/articles/exp...

Canada has proposed a new pipeline—yet with oil demand set to decline, projects face serious economic risks. Oil supply is expected to exceed demand by 4mn bpd in 2026. Providing subsidies risks building uneconomic projects at the expense of public 💰. www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

Gov'ts spend ➕USD 1tn /yr subsidizing fossil fuels. These measures strain gov’t budgets, distort markets, & ⬆️climate change. Transparent & comprehensive inventories are a key step to reform but what should this look like? Read our step-by-step guide ➡️ www.iisd.org/publications...

In FY24, 83% of capital expenditure from India’s state owned enterprises still flowed to fossil sectors—coal mining, refineries, + oil & gas. As #CleanEnergy accelerates, diversification is key to avoid locking in fossil fuel infrastructure. New Report: www.iisd.org/publications...

When environment & health impacts are counted, Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy isn’t just cleaner—it’s a cheaper & more resilient choice for #India’s power future. Coal’s true cost jumps from ₹4.65 → ₹13.19/kWh, while FDRE stays at ₹4.41–5.86/kWh. New Report: www.iisd.org/publications...

The Trans Mountain Pipeline: ⚠️Came online years late & overbudget ⚠️Continues to receive gov't subsidies #TMX was not a profitable investment of public 💰. Before new pipelines are considered Canada must end subsidies & recoup TMX construction costs. www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

Subsidies distort markets & harm the environment, but they can also build green industries & protect people. For the #GlobalSubsidiesInitiative's 20th anniversary, leading experts to highlight 5 trends that have shaped how subsidies are used & governed. ➡️ www.iisd.org/articles/exp...

🆕 analysis of India’s energy policies shows how subsidy reform & targeted public finance can: ✅ Free up fiscal space to ⬆️ clean energy & grid investments ✅ Strengthen energy security & resilience ✅ Advance climate goals & social equity 📗@iisd.org www.iisd.org/publications...

Looking for extra fiscal space in 2026? An inventory of fossil fuel subsidies can help! 5-steps to get started! 1️⃣Whole of gov't approach 2️⃣Comprehensive scope & definition 3️⃣Appropriate method to measure subsidies 4️⃣Environmental & socio-economic lens 5️⃣Regular updates 📗 www.iisd.org/publications...

Indonesia could save up to IDR 12 trillion/yr, ⬇️reliance on imported fuel, ⬆️public health, & unlock savings by accelerating a shift from subsidized LPG➡️electric induction cooking. 🆕 research outlines a scalable path for 🇮🇩’s #CleanCooking transition 👉 iisd.org/publications...

What’s at stake in the Canada–Alberta energy deal? In a 🆕 op-ed, IISD's Steven Haig warns the agreement risks putting a decade of climate progress in jeopardy. "Good climate policy is good economic policy. This agreement threatens both. ” 👇 www.nationalobserver.com/2025/12/12/o...

How have fossil fuel subsidies in #India changed over the past decade? In FY 2024, India’s fossil fuel subsidies fell to INR 94,248 crore (USD 11 bn) — a 12% drop from last year and a 70% decline since FY 2014. New report: https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mapping-india-energy-policy-2025

⏰Starting in 1hr—How much does 🇮🇳 spend supporting energy ➕ how is this divided between fossil fuel & clean sources? Join us to explore findings from our 🆕 report with speakers including policy-makers, civil society, & industry leaders, & more! Last chance to register www.iisd.org/events/power...

#India’s clean energy subsidies rose 31% in FY2024 to nearly USD 3.9 billion. Increasing financial support & clean energy investment can help strengthen public finances & support energy security goals. 👏 New report: https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/mapping-india-energy-policy-2025

New Report | #India’s electricity subsidies hit an all-time high of USD 25 billion in FY24. This marks an 18% jump despite electricity demand growing only 7%. Reforming subsidies to target vulnerable groups can free up 💰 for grid modernization & clean energy. More 👇 www.iisd.org/publications...

Webinar—#India’s energy policies are undergoing an important shift. Join us tomorrow for a closer look at: ⚖️ Gov't support for energy in India, 🤝 What's needed to steer subsidies, budgets, & public investments to a more sustainable energy future. Register now: www.iisd.org/events/power...

📣Next Week—New research examines #India's energy policies & the public financial flows that support & underpin them. Join us for a first look at the 🔑 findings from the report & delve into the role budgets play in the clean energy transition. Register now 👉 www.iisd.org/events/power...

In November, #Canada & #Alberta announced a framework for a new pipeline—but is this in the public interest? Lessons from TMX warn projects should be assessed for economic & environmental risks + need consultation with Indigenous Peoples. Learn more 👇 iisd.org/articles/dee...

#India needs affordable energy solutions that deliver 24/7 reliable power. Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy can supply clean electricity, boost #EnergySecurity, & reach cost parity with new thermal by 2030 New Report: https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/india-budgeting-for-net-zero-fdre

⏰Starting in 1hr—firm & dispatchable renewable energy is a key contender to replace coal as India looks to ⬆️ affordable electricity & energy security, amid ⬆️ demand. Join gov't, civil society, & industry speakers to explore priorities for India’s evolving power market. www.iisd.org/events/fossi...

📣Tomorrow—In India's evolving energy market, how can firm & dispatchable renewable energy help meet ⬆️demand. Explore our 🆕 report + join the discussion with speakers from @cstep-india.bsky.social, CEEW, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy, & more! Register now 👇 www.iisd.org/events/fossi...

The gov'ts of BC & Canada have allocated at least 3.93B to LNG by the end of 2030. Budget 2025 paved the way for more subsidies. Canada has a wealth of opportunities to build an economy that aligns with its climate goals. LNG is not one of them. Read more👇 www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

📣Next Week—As electricity demand ⬆️ & climate action becomes increasingly urgent, what is needed to deliver 24/7, reliable power in #India? Join us for a 1st look at 🆕 research on opportunities for firm & dispatchable renewable energy. Register👇 www.iisd.org/events/fossi... @cstep-india.bsky.social

💥What did COP30 deliver on #JustTransition? A new Just Transition Mechanism—long demanded by labour & civil society—is being hailed as one of the most consequential just transition outcomes to date. IISD’s Jonas Kuehl unpacks takeaways with JET-CR Knowledge Hub👇 www.jetknowledge.org/news/just-tr...

Net-zero LNG facilities do not make LNG #NetZero. Burning the fuel is responsible for ¾ of its emissions. By focusing on facilities, #Canada overlooks #LNG’s largest contribution to climate change. New @iisd.org article: www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

Emissions from #LNG Canada Phase 1 and 2 are expected to be equal to adding 900,000 cars to the road. Expanding LNG in Canada won't lower domestic emissions + is not a climate solution for trading partners abroad. 🆕 explainer: www.iisd.org/articles/dee...

A coordinated, state-led, & inclusive energy transition can help Indonesia sustain economic growth, while phasing out coal. For a truly #JustTransition, community concerns & circumstances must be front & centre. New research outlines 8 recommendations. www.iisd.org/publications...

The energy transition offers #Indonesia a greener economy & ⬇️emissions. But for lasting impact, the transition must be inclusive—engaging women, youth, & other vulnerable groups. Our 🆕 report shares recommendations for inclusive, region-specific pathways: www.iisd.org/publications...