TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide two loans worth a total of US$1.1 billion to strengthen and diversify Indonesia's energy sector.
"Increasing access to affordable and sustainable energy sources is a prerequisite for the government to meet its economic growth targets," ADB Representative for Indonesia Winfried Wicklein said in Jakarta, Friday, August 15.
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The loan will be divided into two. The first is a US$500 million policy-based loan to support the government's sustainable and inclusive energy program. The second is a return-based loan of US$600 million for PLN to increase access to sustainable and modern energy services in eastern Indonesia.
"The two loans that were approved today will improve climate policies that enable improvements in public and private investment in Indonesia's energy sector," Wicklein said.
ALFAN HILMI