#Indonesian Coal

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Wholesale Global Coal Supplier & Exporter In Indonesia – Agromer

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Agromer is a trustworthy coal supplier for power plants, steel industrial companies and manufacturing industries, and other local small trades wholesale coal businesses. Contact us today to learn more about our coal products and services and discover how we can help you achieve your business goals.

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Enhancing Efficiency and Sustainability: Indonesian Coal Services as a Urea Refinery Agent

Introduction

The global demand for urea, a crucial nitrogen-based fertilizer, has been steadily rising to support agriculture and food production. Indonesia, known for its abundant coal reserves, has emerged as a significant player in the urea production sector, leveraging Indonesian coal service as a primary agent in the urea refinery process. This synergy between coal and agriculture not only contributes to economic growth but also highlights the country's commitment to sustainability and efficiency in the fertilizer industry.

Indonesian Coal: An Abundant Resource

Indonesia ranks among the top coal producers globally, making it a strategic source for urea production. The coal-to-urea conversion process, commonly known as coal gasification, involves transforming coal into synthesis gas (syngas), which serves as a precursor for manufacturing urea.

Efficiency in Urea Refining

Indonesian coal services excel in providing the high-quality coal needed for gasification, ensuring an efficient and cost-effective urea refinery process. The use of domestically sourced coal minimizes import dependency, contributing to national self-sufficiency in urea production.

Sustainability and Environmental Considerations

While coal gasification offers advantages in urea production, environmental concerns cannot be ignored. Indonesian coal services, in collaboration with government agencies and environmental organizations, are actively working to implement cleaner coal technologies and reduce emissions. This includes carbon capture and storage (CCS) initiatives to mitigate the environmental impact of coal-based processes.

Economic Benefits

The Indonesian coal-urea nexus not only fulfills domestic demand for fertilizers but also positions Indonesia as a key urea exporter in the international market. This contributes significantly to the country's economic growth, foreign exchange earnings, and job creation in both the coal and fertilizer industries.

Conclusion

Indonesian coal services have emerged as crucial players in the Urea refinery agent, driving efficiency and sustainability in the fertilizer industry. As the world continues to face the challenges of feeding a growing population, the strategic use of Indonesia's coal resources in urea production is a testament to the nation's commitment to agricultural development and environmental responsibility. Balancing economic growth with environmental concerns remains a priority, ensuring that Indonesian coal continues to play a vital role in urea production for years to come.

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Sidemascots Season Finale UPDATE

The Sidemascots Season One Finale is officially done, I cannot spoil it to you unlike previous episodes, but I can tell you that it’s really special.

With that in mind, the Season Finale will be the first and only episode in season 1 to be premiered, therefore, I can finally say it to you the exact time this special episode is released.

The season finale will drop on Sunday, 24 November at 00:00 UTC. That way, it won’t be too complex for you foreign fans to calculate your time when it drops based on your timezone offset.

But knowing that you all are lazy at doing maths anyway, I’m going to whip out a few times based on timezones of some of my loyal followers and some of the characters that has involved in the Sidemascots.

16:00 (23 Nov) Pacific Standard Time (Miga, Quatchi, Sumi and Mukmuk)

17:00 (23 Nov) Mountain Time Zone (Powder, Copper, Coal and Otto)

18:00 (23 Nov) Central Standard Time (@cutesymiga aka @witchytom and @azulisumy0-0)

19:00 (23 Nov) Eastern Standard Time (@miraislashtowa, @cuddleslover1738)

20:00 (23 Nov) Venezuelan Legal Time (@fireworkshuan)

21:00 (23 Nov) Brasilia Time (Vinicius and Fuleco)

00:00 (24 Nov) Greenwich Mean Time (Wenlock and Mandeville)

01:00 (24 Nov) Central European Time (The Phryges, Tina, Milo and the Flo, @crackheadfromsainsburys, @seabunnyprincess, and @sashley1912)

02:00 (24 Nov) South Africa Standard Time (Zakumi)

03:00 (24 Nov) Moscow Time (@verarussin8), Arabia Standard Time (La’eeb and Haddaf)

07:00 (24 Nov) Jakarta Time (@scratchybongvt, though I’m not Indonesian, I’m Vietnamese)

09:00 (24 Nov) Japan Standard Time (@coro-nana, Miraitowa and Someity, Honohon and Uzumin, Myaku-myaku, Vivi and Nana)

10:00 (24 Nov) Eastern Australian Time (Borobi)

For those who has a time offset at around GMT-3 to GMT+6, I’m sorry if the premiere time lands on your sleep schedule. If you plan to stay up just for the premiere, don’t do that, just read it tomorrow.

See you there!

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[VoA is US State Media]

The White House said Thursday that it would accept the results of Indonesia’s presidential election in which Prabowo Subianto, a former army general who for more than a decade was banned from entering the United States because of allegations linked to human rights abuses, has claimed victory.[...]

In 2020, the Trump administration dropped the de facto ban on Prabowo’s entry into the United States that was imposed over accusations of human rights abuses, including the abduction and torture of pro-democracy activists during the 1998 ouster of his then- father-in-law, President Suharto, and involvement with military crimes in East Timor.

Prabowo denies the allegations and has never been formally charged.

Pressed by VOA on whether the Biden administration was comfortable with Prabowo’s track record, Kirby underscored that human rights have been “the very foundation” of Biden's foreign policy.[...]

Jokowi defeated Prabowo in previous elections, but this year signaled support for his former rival through his eldest son, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, 36, who ran with Prabowo as vice president.

Gibran was able to join Prabowo’s ticket only after the country’s constitutional court created an exception to a rule that candidates must be at least 40 years old. That fueled criticism that Jokowi was trying to create a political dynasty in the world’s third-largest democracy.

Those concerns will largely be overlooked by Washington, considering Indonesia’s pivotal role in the U.S. geopolitical contest for influence with China and international efforts to mitigate climate change. Indonesia is the biggest exporter of coal and claims the world’s biggest reserves of nickel, a key component of electric car batteries.

“If the results show a Prabowo victory next month, then I would expect the U.S. to treat Minister Prabowo the same way that it treated Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi after he was elected in 2014, waiving any remaining restrictions on engagement with him,” Aaron Connelly, research fellow at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, told VOA.[...]

Just as with India, which Washington sees as a counterweight to China, the United States is keen to foster closer ties with Indonesia, home to the largest Muslim population in the world and an important voice of the Global South.

For months, Jakarta and Washington have been discussing a potential minerals partnership aimed at facilitating nickel trade. Indonesia's nickel mining and refining industry has been largely dependent on investment from Chinese companies and besieged by environmental concerns

15 Feb 24

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Excerpt from this story from Yale Environment 360:

Indonesia, the world’s fourth most populous country with the third largest surviving area of tropical forests, has a new strongman president. Environmentalists are concerned. They fear that, after a decade during which the country’s deforestation rates have fallen by almost two-thirds, Prabowo Subianto will unleash a new ecological orgy, cutting, burning, and despoiling some of the world’s greatest rainforests.

The 72-year-old former military man, who first rose to prominence under the country’s late-20th-century dictator President Suharto, was elected by a wide margin in February and will take office in October. He has promised to double GDP growth through expanded mining and industrial development.

Indonesia is already in the midst of a mining boom. It produces half the world’s nickel, a metal vital for the batteries used in electric vehicles. The International Energy Agency says that Indonesia could up its share of total supply, while demand for the metal expected to double by 2040.

Nickel will help other countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. But it does the opposite in Indonesia, where most of the metal is mined from beneath rainforests and is refined using energy from coal-burning power stations. On the Indonesian island of Sulawesi, over a third of the forests now lie within nickel mining concession areas, according to a study published this month by Mighty Earth, a global advocacy group which works in the country.

Now Prabowo wants to expand mining and refining further. “By processing our natural resources domestically, I’m optimistic that we would be able to witness double-digit economic growth,” he said shortly before the election.

But at what price for the rainforests? Some environmentalists fear the worst, as mines and refineries proliferate. But there are optimists who argue that the Western investors and manufacturers that Prabowo will need to fulfil his economic promises could leverage more sustainable development. “Nickel mining is a dirty industry,” says Amanda Hurowitz, who runs Mighty Earth’s program for protecting forests from commodity trades, “but with the political will, Indonesia can clean up the nickel supply chain.”

Under departing president Joko Widodo, Indonesia has often been seen as an environmental success story. Jokowi, as the one-time slum-dwelling carpenter is widely known, slowed forest loss dramatically by banning rapacious palm-oil and pulp companies from receiving new licenses for forest clearance. He also looked to restore nature and suppress forest fires by rewetting millions of acres of peat swamps that had been drained for failed agricultural and forestry projects.

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Hello, could you please recommend some female fcs that either have short hair and/or hair that isn't blonde or brunette. I would prefer if they are 25 or older, but I am open to suggestions beyond that. Most of the faceclaims I have on my wanted list have the same style hair and I would like some other options. Thank you in advance!

Shaved hair:

Florence Kasumba (1976) Ugandan.

Danai Gurira (1978) Shona Zimbabwean.

T'Nia Miller (1985) Afro Jamaican - is a lesbian.

Jodie Turner-Smith (1986) Afro Jamaican.

Michaela Coal (1987) Ghanaian - is aromantic.

Kota Eberhardt (1989) Lakota Sioux and African American.

Alexis Louder (1991) African-American.

Jordan Alexander (1993) African-American and White - is queer - has spoken up for Palestine!

Short hair:

Alexandra Billings (1962) African-American. Unspecified Indigenous, White - is trans.

Elena Kong (1971) Hongkonger.

Kim Seo-hyung (1973) Korean.

Kim Hee-sun (1977) Korean - had short light pink hair in Tomorrow.

Ha Jae-sook (1979) Korean.

Alba Flores (1986) Romani and White - is a lesbian - has spoken up for Palestine!

Roberta Colindrez (1986) Mexican - is queer - has spoken up for Palestine!

Jillian Mercado (1987) Dominican - has spastic muscular dystrophy - has had short hair and multiple colours!

Anna Diop (1988) Senegalese - had pink hair in Titans.

Ritu Arya (1988) Indian - has had short pinky orange hair in Humans S2 and platinum hair in The Umbrella Academy.

Mary Galloway (1990) Quamichan and White - is queer - had short blue hair in Querencia.

Sarah Kameela Impey (1991) Indo-Guyanese / White - had short hair in We Are Lady Parts - has spoken up for Palestine!

Lee Joo-Young (1992) Korean - has had short green hair in Green Night.

Jessica Henwick (1992) Chinese Singaporean / White - had short blue hair in The Matrix.

Hari Nef (1992) Ashkenazi Jewish - is trans - has short hair and orange hair - has spoken up for Palestine!

Lily Sullivan (1993) - had short hair in Evil Dead Rise.

Emily Rudd (1993) - had short orange hair in One Piece.

Anna Leong Brophy (1993) Irish, Chinese, Kadazan.

Aisha Dee (1993) African Australian / White - had short pink hair in Sissy.

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (1994) Chinese / White - has had short and also long purple hair in Ahsoka.

Jerrie Johnson (1994) African American - short blonde hair.

Blu Hunt (1996) Oglala Lakota, Apache, White - is queer - short hair.

Sierra McCormick (1997) - has had short orange hair.

Brianne Tju (1998) Chinese, Indonesian - has had short black hair in Uglies.

Dyed hair:

Kim Hee-sun (1977) Korean - had short light pink hair in Tomorrow.

Beth Ditto (1981) - is queer - has had orange hair - has spoken up for Palestine!

Alyssa Sutherland (1982) - had red hair in Evil Dead Rise.

Aslıhan Güner (1987) Turkish - had red hair in Kuzey Yıldızı İlk Aşk.

Naomi Watanabe (1987) Japanese and Taiwanese - range of colours.

Jillian Mercado (1987) Dominican - has spastic muscular dystrophy - has had short hair and multiple colours!

Ritu Arya (1988) Indian - has had short pinky orange hair in Humans S2 and platinum hair in The Umbrella Academy.

Mary Galloway (1990) Quamichan and White - is queer - had short blue hair in Querencia.

Michaela Jaé Rodriguez (1991) African-American 1/4 Puerto Rican - had pink hair in Tick Tick… Boom - is a trans woman.

Hari Nef (1992) Ashkenazi Jewish - is trans - has short hair and orange hair - has spoken up for Palestine!

Davika Hoorne (1992) Thai / White - has had red hair.

Lee Joo-Young (1992) Korean - has had short green hair in Green Night.

Jessica Henwick (1992) Chinese Singaporean / White - had short blue hair in The Matrix.

Shotzi Blackheart (1992) Filipino and White - has green hair.

Emily Rudd (1993) - had short orange hair in One Piece.

Aisha Dee (1993) African Australian / White - had short pink hair in Sissy.

Natasha Liu Bordizzo (1994) Chinese / White - has had short and also long purple hair in Ahsoka.

Emma Mackey (1996) - had blonde and pink hair in Sex Education.

Sierra McCormick (1997) - has had short orange hair.

Chloé Hayden (1997) - is orange hair - is autistic, has ADHD and has chronic illness.

Janella Salvador (1998) Bisaya Filipino - has had orange hair - has spoken up for Palestine!

Sab Zada (1999) Chinese, Filipino, and Unspecified Hispanic - has pink hair - has spoken up for Palestine!

Hijabi:

Yuna (1986) Perakian Malay - has spoken up for Palestine!

Anjana Vasan (1987) Tamil Singaporean - in We Are Lady Parts.

Aiysha Hart (1990) Saudi / White - in We Are Lady Parts - has spoken up for Palestine!

Faith Omole (1992) Nigerian - in We Are Lady Parts.

Nemahsis (1994) Palestinian.

Please let me know if you'd like more suggestions for any category!

If this has helped you in any way please consider donating to a Palestinian fund me and/or please consider reblogging content about Palestine if you haven’t already!

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cool looking rocks and gems i found :)

Staurolite

Indonesian Native Copper

Opal Vein Dreamstime

Lavender Angel Aura Spirit Quartz

Beryl Aquamarine

Clinopyroxene

Precious Opal

Flourite

Flourite

Patagonian Crater Agate 

Beryl Aquamarine

Labradorite

Titanium Quartz

Dumortierite Quartz

Malachite Druzy Quartz

Amethyst Quartz

Peacock Coal Mcadoo

Malachite

Labradorite

Mottramite Cerussite

Ulexite

Geothite Mineral

Rainbow Lattice Sunstone Australia

Agate Face 'Egg'

Hemimorphite

Burmese Tourmaline

Tourmaline

Rainbow Obsidian

Bismuth

Naturally Iridescent Hematite

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A Record-Breaking Old Bean

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Can a seed be among the largest ever recorded in the fossil record, represent the first evidence of migration between tectonic plates towards the Australian region, and also be the only known ancestor of the Moreton Bay chestnut (Castanospermum australe)?

The answer is a resounding yes.

Who are we talking about? Its name is Jantungspermum gunnellii, a leguminous plant dating back to the Eocene period, approximately 34-40 million years ago. The discovery of this plant was the result of extreme determination and, perhaps, a bit of luck. Collecting fossils in southern Borneo is a considerable challenge: most of the surface rocks are constantly eroded by heavy tropical rains, covered by dense vegetation, and in many cases, overshadowed by buildings or agricultural land. Despite these difficulties, in 2014, a team of researchers collected three large fossil seeds from the seams of a coal mine in South Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, the largest of which measured 7.2 cm in length, along with 43 leaves and two pollen samples. All the material was brought to the laboratory for detailed analysis.

To the great surprise of the researchers, the seeds found appear to be ancient relatives of the Castanospermum genus, of which today only one species exists worldwide. However, this lineage hides further surprises linked to tectonic movements. The collision between the tectonic plates of Southeast Asia and Australia, which began about 20 million years ago and is still ongoing, has led to a significant exchange of plant and animal species between these land masses. During the Cenozoic era, the area was affected by two major geological events: the Asia-India and Sahul-Sunda collisions. Sahul is part of the continental platform of the Australian continent and lies off the coasts of Australia, while Sunda is part of the Eurasian plate. The contact and collision between these regions allowed numerous plant lineages from Australia to migrate to Asia. This is evident from the fact that species found in the Asian fossil records are also present in the older Australian fossil records, suggesting that these plants initially evolved in Australia and later colonized Asia, providing a clear temporal signal of the migration.

But could the plants have made the reverse journey, from Asia to Australia? The rarity of plant macrofossils from Sunda has so far limited the understanding of pre-collision vegetation and the plants that migrated from Sunda to Sahul. Evidence in this regard was scarce and mainly based on palynological and molecular data. Until now. The discovery of this seed has provided the first macrofossil evidence of a plant evolutionary line that moved from Asia to Australia. Since Jantungspermum belongs to the same subfamily as Castanospermum, we can also hypothesize how the seeds may have dispersed. Today, Castanospermum disperses its seeds using floating, salt-tolerant pods that can travel for kilometers in rivers and oceans, especially after storm events. The fossil seeds of Jantungspermum were recovered from the upper Tambak Member (a member is a part of a geological formation distinguishable from the rest of the formation by its lithological characteristics) in a coastal depositional paleoenvironments, probably brackish, suggesting that their pods traveled a significant distance, similarly to its descendants, from the riparian parent plant before disintegrating and releasing their seeds.

The incredibility of this seed does not end here. These fossils also represent the oldest legume fossils in the Malay Archipelago. Moreover, the seeds are among the largest ever recorded in the fossil record, excluding coconuts and some other palms. They likely grew in a pod that reached the length of a baseball bat and could contain up to five seeds. The name Jantungspermum gunnellii derives from the Indonesian word "Jantung," which means heart, in reference to the shape of the fossil seed. "Spermum" means seed in Latin, while the specific term "gunnellii" is a tribute to the late Gregg Gunnell, a vertebrate paleontologist formerly at the Duke University Lemur Center, who led the expedition.

There are still many stories buried beneath the rock, and sometimes, a small yet big seed can reveal one of them.

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An Indonesian rainforest, home to critically endangered orangutans and Hawksbill sea turtles, is becoming a wasteland. A thriving local village has become a ghost town.

Indonesian coal giant Adaro has rushed to expand the coal projects responsible, desperately courting financing that could destroy the last remaining North Kalimantan rainforests.

Source:Eko.

Image: Pixabay.

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Australia Approves $19 Billion Solar Project to Export Green Energy to Singapore

Australia has given the green light to what is said as the world's largest solar precinct, a massive solar and battery farm that plans to export energy to Singapore. The project is a $19 billion initiative led by SunCable, a company co-founded by Mike Cannon-Brookes who is known for his strong advocacy for renewable energy. It is situated in Australia's Northern Territory covering a vast area of 12,000 hectares. https://twitter.com/rtenews/status/1826138297904578677 Also Read: SpaceX Polaris Dawn Mission Preps for First Private Spacewalk Mission The solar hub will generate 6 gigawatts (GW) of power, of which 4 GW will be used domestically and the remaining 2 GW will be exported to Singapore via an undersea cable. The undersea cable spanning over 4,300 kilometers is a key component of the project. The project aims to supply about 15% of Singapore’s total energy needs, reducing the city-state's reliance on fossil fuels. The solar farm will include battery systems capable of storing up to 40 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of energy. This storage capacity is crucial for a stable energy supply for the exported power. The batteries will allow for the storage of surplus energy during peak production periods, which can then be dispatched when demand is high or when solar generation is lower. The project is expected to create thousands of jobs during the construction phase. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek highlighted that the project would position Australia as a world leader in green energy contributing to the global fight against climate change. By supplying clean energy to both Australia and Singapore, the project will help reduce carbon emissions. The project still faces several hurdles before becoming fully operational. Among these is securing approvals from Singapore's energy market authority and the Indonesian government, as the undersea cable will pass through Indonesian waters. The project also needs to engage with Australian Indigenous communities to ensure that their land rights and interests are respected throughout the development process. https://twitter.com/AFP/status/1826155863134056890 Also Read: Researchers Discover Two Key Phases of Rapid Aging at 44 and 60 The project is scheduled to begin energy production by 2030 with the final investment decision targeted for 2027. Once operational, the SunCable project is expected to set a new benchmark for large-scale renewable energy projects worldwide. Australia is already recognized as one of the world’s leading adopters of household solar panels, but the country has been slower in large-scale renewable energy projects. Renewables account for 32% of Australia's electricity generation with coal still dominating at 47%. The construction and operation of the solar farm are expected to create around 14,300 jobs. The project positions Australia as a renewable energy superpower. By exporting solar energy to Singapore, Australia demonstrates the potential of international renewable energy trade, which could make way for similar projects in the future. The project is planned in two phases. Initially, it will deliver up to 4GW of energy to the Northern Territory and Singapore. A final investment decision is expected by 2027 with energy exports to Singapore anticipated to commence in the early 2030s. The project’s long-term goal is to integrate additional renewable sources including wind energy, although this would require separate approvals. The approval comes at a time when the Australian government is accelerating its efforts in renewable energy. The opposition coalition has proposed constructing nuclear power plants to replace coal-fired power by 2050. Nuclear energy remains an issue in Australia, where it is currently banned. The ruling Labor Party under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese advocates for a transition towards renewable energy, dismissing nuclear energy as an expensive and impractical option. https://twitter.com/ChannelNewsAsia/status/1826070265757053156 Also Read: New Research Reveals Stonehenge Megalith Originating from Scotland, Not Wales

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US$13.5 billion Australia-Singapore undersea solar power project gets go-aheadSun Cable, the company behind the initiative, said electricity supply is expected to begin in the early 2030s. TIME:

World’s ‘Largest Solar Precinct’ Approved by AustraliaThe plan involves building a massive solar farm in northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable. AL Jazeera: Australia greenlights $19bn solar project to export power to Singapore | Environment News | Al JazeeraWe use cookies and other tracking technologies to deliver and personalize content and ads, enable features, measure site performance, and enable social media sharing. You can choose to customize your preferences.Learn more about our Cookie Policy. CNA:

Australia approves US$13.5 billion project to export solar power to SingaporeSYDNEY: Australia said on Wednesday (Aug 21) it had given the go-ahead for a A$20 billion (US$13.5 billion) solar project that plans to ship energy from a giant solar farm in the country’s north DW News:

Australia approves hub to export solar power to Singapore – DW – 08/21/2024Australia has given the go ahead for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore. The plan has been described as the “largest solar precinct in the world,” by Canberra’s environment minister. The Guardian: Huge NT solar farm backed by Mike Cannon-Brookes gets environmental approvalGo-ahead given for first stage of $30bn SunCable project, which minister says will be ‘transformational’ for Northern Territory Read the full article

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Australia approved project to export solar power to Singapore

Australia said on Wednesday it had given the green light to a $20 billion ($13.5 billion) solar power project that plans to deliver power from a giant solar farm in the north of the country to Singapore via a 4,300-kilometre (2,672-mile) undersea cable, The Peninsula reports.

Authorities have announced environmental approval for SunCable’s $24 billion project in Australia’s remote north to power three million homes.

The project, which will include an array of panels, batteries and eventually a cable connecting Australia to Singapore, is backed by tech billionaire and green activist Mike Cannon-Brooks. Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek said:

“It will be the largest solar precinct in the world – and heralds Australia as the world leader in green energy.”

Power generation is expected to start in 2030 and will provide four gigawatts of energy for domestic consumption. A further two gigawatts will be sent to Singapore via submarine cable, providing about 15 per cent of the city-state’s needs.

SunCable Australia managing director Cameron Garnsworthy said the approval was a “landmark moment in the project’s journey.”

Despite being given the green light on Wednesday, there are still many approval processes and other hurdles to overcome. The project must get approval from Singapore’s energy market authority, the Indonesian government and Australia’s indigenous communities. Garnsworthy said:

“SunCable will now focus its efforts on the next stage of planning to advance the project towards a final investment decision targeted by 2027.”

Struggle for supremacy in solar power

Countries around the world are rushing to commission large-scale solar projects to ease the transition away from polluting fossil fuels. Leading the way is China, which is building nearly twice as many wind and solar farms as all other countries combined.

Earlier this year, it commissioned the 3.5 gigawatt Midong solar power plant, its largest to date.

Australia, by contrast, remains one of the world’s leading exporters of coal and gas despite suffering the effects of climate change, from heatwaves to floods and bushfires. And while Australians are among the world’s most energetic users of domestic solar panels, a number of governments are hesitant to embrace renewable energy.

Renewables accounted for 32 per cent of Australia’s total electricity generation in 2022 – compared to coal’s 47 per cent share, according to the latest government figures. Plibersek hailed the project as a way to meet Australia’s projected energy shortfall and create “14,300 new jobs in northern Australia.”

“World first” project

Ken Baldwin, director of the Energy Change Institute at the Australian National University, said the project was a “world first” to export renewable electricity from solar and wind on such a scale. He told AFP:

“Australia has some of the best solar and wind resources of any country, and as a result, is installing solar and wind at one of the fastest rates of any country in the world on a per capita basis.” 

But this momentum must continue, especially if Australia is to reach the net zero target by 2050, Baldwin said.

Australia has, over the last five years, invested heavily in solar and wind, but it needs to double and triple that investment in order to reach its climate trajectory towards a net zero future by 2050. Baldwin also added that Australia will need around 100 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity by the 2030s, and the SunCable project will only provide four gigawatts of that need.

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Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Wednesday confirmed an export ban for bauxite starting in June next year as scheduled, to encourage domestic processing of a material used as the main ore source of aluminium.

The resource-rich nation has surprised markets with its commodity exports policies, including brief but controversial bans earlier this year on shipments of palm oil and coal, of which Indonesia is the world's biggest exporter.

It is also among the world's top suppliers of bauxite, with China its key buyer. The timing of Indonesia's ban, however, is in line with its current mining law.

The president said the bauxite ban aimed to replicate Indonesia's success in developing its nickel processing capacity after halting exports of its raw form in January 2020, which enticed foreign investors, mostly from China, to build local smelters.[...]

"The government will remain consistent in implementing downstreaming so the value add can be enjoyed domestically for the country's development and people's welfare," said Widodo, who is popularly known as Jokowi, emphasising the importance of jobs creation.[...]

Indonesia has four bauxite processing facilities with 4.3 million tonnes of alumina output capacity, while more are under construction with collective capacity of nearly 5 million tonnes, said chief economic minister Airlangga Hartarto.

Indonesia's bauxite reserves are enough for up to 100 years production, he said.

The country's mining law also states exports of other unprocessed minerals such as copper will also be stopped. Jokowi did not specify the timing of shipment bans on the other materials.

20 Dec 22

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A Culinary Journey Through Indonesia Dishes You Must Try

Indonesia is a treasure trove of culinary delights, each dish a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage and diverse regional flavors. Join us on a journey through Indonesia's vibrant food scene and discover the must-try dishes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

1. Nasi Goreng

Nasi Goreng, Indonesia's iconic fried rice, is a staple that you can't miss. Made with day-old rice, kecap manis (sweet soy sauce), garlic, shallots, and a variety of proteins like chicken, shrimp, or egg, this dish is often served with a side of acar (pickled vegetables) and krupuk (crispy crackers). Its smoky, savory flavor is simply irresistible.

2. Satay

Satay, or sate in Indonesian, consists of skewered and grilled meat, usually served with a rich peanut sauce. Chicken, beef, and lamb are popular choices, but you can also find variations with fish or tofu. Each bite is a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and spicy, making it a beloved street food across the country.

3. Gado-Gado

For a refreshing and healthy option, try Gado-Gado, a vibrant salad made with blanched vegetables, tofu, tempeh, hard-boiled eggs, and lontong (compressed rice cakes). The dish is generously drizzled with a thick, creamy peanut sauce, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors.

4. Rendang

Originating from West Sumatra, Rendang is a slow-cooked beef dish simmered in coconut milk and a rich blend of spices such as turmeric, ginger, garlic, and chili. The long cooking process allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in tender, flavorful meat that's often considered one of the world's best dishes.

5. Sate Ayam

Sate Ayam, or chicken satay, is another popular street food that's perfect for a quick snack. Marinated chicken pieces are skewered and grilled over hot coals, then served with a spicy peanut sauce. The smoky char from the grill combined with the savory-sweet marinade makes this dish a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

6. Soto Ayam

Soto Ayam is a comforting chicken soup that's perfect for any time of the day. The broth is infused with turmeric, lemongrass, and ginger, giving it a vibrant yellow color and aromatic flavor. It's typically served with shredded chicken, boiled eggs, vermicelli noodles, and a sprinkle of fried shallots.

7. Bakso

Bakso, or meatball soup, is a beloved Indonesian comfort food. The meatballs, made from a mix of beef and tapioca flour, are served in a flavorful broth with noodles, tofu, and sometimes vegetables. It's often garnished with fried shallots, celery, and a squeeze of lime for an extra burst of flavor.

8. Martabak

For those with a sweet tooth, Martabak is a must-try. This popular street food comes in two varieties: Martabak Manis (sweet) and Martabak Telur (savory). The sweet version is a thick, pancake-like treat filled with chocolate, cheese, peanuts, and condensed milk, while the savory version is stuffed with eggs, minced meat, and spices.

9. Ayam Penyet

Ayam Penyet is a deliciously spicy dish featuring fried chicken that's been smashed to tender perfection and served with a side of sambal (chili paste), fried tofu, tempeh, and fresh vegetables. The combination of crispy chicken and fiery sambal makes it a favorite among spice lovers.

10. Es Cendol

Cool down with Es Cendol, a refreshing dessert drink made with green rice flour jelly, coconut milk, and palm sugar syrup. This sweet treat is perfect for hot days and provides a delightful contrast to the bold, spicy flavors of Indonesian cuisine.

Embark on this culinary journey and let Indonesia's diverse and flavorful dishes captivate your senses. Whether you're exploring street food stalls or dining in local restaurants, each bite offers a glimpse into the heart and soul of this incredible country.