putraadhiguna

An interdisciplinary thinker fascinated by the energy transition nuances in emerging markets -with the usual impossible juggle between welfare, climate and politics. He currently lives in a rural mountainside village where life goes on in the tropics with no aircon.

Joined: December 30, 2017
Articles: 226

Energy markets

‘Insiders’ are suspected to be involved in smoothing out biodiesel businesses and palm oil conglomerates [IDN]

On the other hand, Putra Adhiguna, managing director of the Energy Shift Institute, also warned about competition between the biodiesel and food industries.

According to Gapki data, domestic CPO consumption for biodiesel production continues to increase from year to year. In fact, by 2023 it has exceeded the CPO consumption figure to produce food products such as cooking oil and margarine

putraadhiguna
March 20, 2024

Corporate Net Zero plans

Corporate Strategies in Using New and Renewable Energy [IDN]

Many companies are trying to switch the energy sources they use to new renewable energy (EBT). Some choose to take advantage..

putraadhiguna
March 17, 2024

Critical Minerals

Battery evolution erodes Indonesia’s nickel edge

Indonesia may need to find a different strategy to achieve its aspiration of developing a downstream nickel industry, some experts say, as the electric vehicle (EV) industry looks to alternatives to the metal that the country has in abundance..

putraadhiguna
March 8, 2024

Critical Minerals

Nickel rush needs a rethink – Editorial

Driven by low-cost production, especially because of cheap labor and poor environmental standards, Indonesia’s dominance has caused a rout in the global market with other miners deciding to cut production or even stop operations.

putraadhiguna
March 5, 2024

Sustainable Finance

China’s transition woes

As it struggles to kick its coal habit, the country moves forward on transition and reporting requirements to stay on track with climate commitments.

putraadhiguna
March 5, 2024