4 March 2025 – KIORCC recently met with Mr. Ary Sudijanto, Deputy for Climate Change and Carbon Value Governance at Indonesia’s Ministry of Environment (KLH), to discuss critical advancements in carbon management and offshore carbon capture initiatives.

During the meeting, KIORCC introduced its mission and vision as a dedicated platform for fostering research and collaboration between Indonesia and South Korea in offshore energy solutions. The discussion highlighted KIORCC’s role in promoting Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology as a key pillar in Indonesia’s decarbonization efforts.

As part of this engagement, KIORCC officially invited Deputy Ary Sudijanto to participate in its upcoming CCS Workshop, a high-level forum designed to bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and international experts to accelerate CCS adoption in Indonesia. The workshop will serve as a platform to exchange best practices, explore regulatory frameworks, and strengthen cooperation between South Korea and Indonesia in the field of carbon management.

A key point of discussion was Indonesia’s evolving carbon value and standard framework, which plays a crucial role in shaping the country’s carbon market and emission reduction policies. KIORCC emphasized the importance of aligning Indonesia’s carbon valuation mechanisms with international best practices to attract global investment in CCS and sustainable offshore projects.

“Indonesia is taking bold steps in developing a robust carbon governance system, and KIORCC is eager to contribute by sharing South Korea’s experience in implementing carbon pricing and CCS regulations,” stated Cho Ilhyung, Co-Director of KIORCC.

Deputy Ary Sudijanto welcomed KIORCC’s initiatives and explained the Ministry’s commitment to advancing carbon capture technologies as part of Indonesia’s broader climate strategy. “Strengthening cooperation with international partners like KIORCC is essential in ensuring that Indonesia’s carbon governance is globally competitive while addressing our national sustainability goals,” he remarked.

Moving forward, KIORCC and the Ministry of Environment will explore deeper collaboration in CCS policy development, carbon value assessment, and capacity-building programs to drive Indonesia’s transition toward a low-carbon economy.

“This partnership reflects our shared vision for a sustainable future, where technology and policy work hand in hand to achieve meaningful emission reductions,” KIORCC concluded.