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Hundreds of Homes and Public Facilities Damaged by Landslides in Sukabumi
3+ hour, 16+ min ago (561+ words) A landslide disaster struck two villages in Sukabumi Regency, West Java. Hundreds of houses and public facilities were damaged, and hundreds of residents were forced to evacuate. By Fabio Maria Lopes Costa 07 Mar 2026 15:37 WIB " English "A total of 76 families or…...
Reciprocal Tariffs Canceled, RI-US Energy and Mineral Cooperation May Continue
1+ week, 5+ day ago (860+ words) In addition to agreeing to an import agreement for US energy products, Indonesia also agreed to investment cooperation in the mineral downstream sector. 23 Feb 2026 15:57 WIB " English "This US$15 billion value consists of purchases of finished fuels, LPG, and crude oil....
The Opak Fault and Memories of Earthquake Hazards in Yogyakarta
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1040+ words) The earthquake that occurred on Tuesday (27/1/2026) reminded us again about the potential dangers of the movement of the Opak Fault in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. By Mohamad Final Daeng, Haris Firdaus 28 Jan 2026 11:50 WIB " English In the Kotabaru area, the…...
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources Follows Up on the Revocation of Mining and Hydroelectric Power Plant Permits in Batang Toru
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1014+ words) The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources is still awaiting the final audit results to determine whether what has been revoked is a business license or merely a permit for the use of forest areas. By Erika Kurnia, Aditya Putra…...
Indigenous Peoples Reject the Tandikat-Singgalang Geothermal Project, Will Their Voices Be Heard?
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1713+ words) The plan to develop the Tandikat-Singgalang geothermal power plant has been rejected by the indigenous community around Mount Singgalang due to concerns that agricultural land will become increasingly limited and that it will damage the environment. 19 Jan 2026 11:01 WIB " English "We,…...
Addressing Geothermal Exploration Risks through Technological Innovation
2+ mon, 2+ day ago (594+ words) Currently, the utilization of geothermal energy in Indonesia is only about 10 percent of its potential. The risks associated with exploration pose one of the challenges. By Aditya Putra Perdana 05 Jan 2026 06:05 WIB " English "Geothermal exploration in Indonesia still faces various challenges,…...
Geothermal: A Renewable Energy That Is Still Misunderstood
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (477+ words) Indonesia is located in the ring of fire with significant geothermal potential. Utilizing it is a strategic choice amid global uncertainties. By Febrian A Ruddyard 02 Jan 2026 08:00 WIB " English This misunderstanding usually begins with what is seen in the field. When…...
Building Indonesia on Geological Science: The Urgency of a Geophysical Law
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (746+ words) With the Earth Law, Indonesia chooses to build upon knowledge, prevention, and sovereignty. For today and for future generations. 29 Des 2025 11:00 WIB " English This article is written to provide a scientific perspective so that the Draft Law on Earth, which is…...