The governments of Indonesia and Denmark are collaborating to strengthen global efforts in Marine Spatial Planning (MSP) as part of advancing renewable energy initiatives, with a focus on offshore wind development.
The Secretary of the Directorate General of Marine Spatial Planning at the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) stated that Indonesia is advancing ocean zoning through the adoption of digital technologies and by reinforcing its role in the global MSP initiative. A key aspect of these efforts includes ongoing collaboration with Denmark.
As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, Indonesia possesses vast potential for renewable energy development, particularly from its marine resources. However, the country continues to face challenges related to energy distribution and connectivity across its many islands. KKP has expressed strong support for the adoption of ocean-based renewable energy as a key component in advancing Indonesia’s blue economy agenda, emphasizing the importance of effective ocean zoning. In pursuing this goal, Indonesia seeks to draw on Denmark’s extensive experience in offshore wind development, especially in areas such as large-scale spatial planning and minimizing environmental impacts.
The Secretary highlighted that the growth of employment opportunities within the renewable energy sector reflects tangible progress in the implementation of MSP in Indonesia, aligning closely with the nation’s blue economy priorities. KKP has also issued Marine Spatial Utilization Conformity (KKPRL) permits for offshore wind study initiatives in West Java and South Sulawesi, establishing a regulatory framework to support future project development.
The KKPRL documents are also consistent with regional spatial planning frameworks, specifically the West Java Regional Regulation No. 9/2022 (2022–2042) and the South Sulawesi Regional Regulation No. 3/2022 (2022–2041).
The knowledge exchange program forms part of the broader Indonesia–Denmark collaboration aimed at strengthening human resource capacity. Alongside KKP, participants included representatives from the Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), state electricity company PT PLN (Persero), and the Embassy of Denmark in Jakarta.
(Source: Indonesia Business Post)
