Singapore and Indonesia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of cross-border carbon capture and storage (CCS), with the aim of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Indonesia’s Antara news agency reported on Thursday. LOI) was signed.
The move follows Indonesia’s decision to regulate cross-border CCS, allowing operators to secure storage capacity for imported carbon dioxide (CO2).
According to Keith Tan, Deputy Secretary-General (Industry) at Singapore’s Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore recognizes the importance of CCS in the transition to a low-carbon future and is the first country to sign an LOI with Indonesia following the announcement. Become.
He expressed confidence that Singapore and Indonesia can facilitate the implementation of cross-border CCS projects across Southeast Asia.
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Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment Coordination, Jodi Mahaldi, Permanent Secretary for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy, said: “This initiative positions Indonesia as a key player in Southeast Asia’s CCS landscape by introducing a cross-border environmental cooperation model.”
He added that the LOI between Indonesia and Singapore demonstrates a proactive approach to leveraging innovative technologies for environmental sustainability.
This cooperation highlights the importance of CCS as a decarbonization method and highlights its potential to support sustainable industrial activity and create economic opportunities.
Under the LOI, a joint working group of government officials will be established to develop a binding bilateral agreement.
The agreement will facilitate cross-border transportation and storage of CO2 between Singapore and Indonesia in line with Indonesia Presidential Regulation No. 14 of 2024.
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