Singapore signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) commitment for cross-border Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) activities with Indonesia. In the LOI, Indonesia and Singapore emphasized the importance of CCS as a decarbonization method, and the potential of CCS to support sustainable industrial activities and create new economic opportunities. Later, a working group consisting of Singaporean and Indonesian government officials will work together on a legally binding bilateral agreement to allow cross-border transportation and storage of carbon dioxide between Singapore and Indonesia.
“This collaboration with Singapore not only increases Indonesia’s commitment to leading environmental responsibility in this region, but also shows our proactive approach in utilizing innovative technology for sustainable growth,” said Deputy for Maritime Sovereignty and Energy at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment Jodi Mahardi in his statement, Thursday (15/2/2024).
This agreement was signed by Deputy Secretary (Industry) of the Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry, Keith Tan, and Jodi Mahardi. This agreement is based on Presidential Regulation Number 14 of 2024 concerning the Implementation of Carbon Capture and Storage Activities, which provides access to carbon storage operators to provide international carbon storage capacity.
CCS itself is the activity of capturing, transporting and storing carbon dioxide, to prevent carbon emissions from being released into the atmosphere. CCS is a decarbonization method that is suitable for industries whose emissions are difficult to reduce, such as the energy sector, chemical industry and power plants.
CCS is internationally recognized as an important decarbonization method for achieving global climate change mitigation. Both institutions, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and the International Energy Agency (IEA), recognize the important role of CCS in achieving net zero emissions by the middle of this century and reducing the effects of global warming.
“Cross-border carbon capture and storage are a growing solution in Asia and supports Singapore’s transition to a low-carbon future. Singapore is the first country to sign an LOI with Indonesia after its presidential regulation including cross-border CCS was announced,” said the Deputy Secretary (Industry).Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry Keith Tan.
“With this LOI, Singapore and Indonesia can become pioneers in accelerating the implementation of cross-border CCS projects in Southeast Asia,” he said.
February 15, 2024, detikFinance
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