Managing the Prospects of New Renewable Energy (NRE) Development through the Utilization of Green Ammonia in Indonesia: A Complementary Analysis in Addressing the Energy Crisis

Abstract

Climate change is one of the most pressing global challenges today. Indonesia, as an archipelagic country, is very vulnerable to climate change, and has taken strategic steps to respond to this global dynamic. Indonesia is a country rich in natural resources, especially in terms of mining commodities. To overcome the challenges faced in managing energy resources, one promising approach is the transition from the use of fossil fuels to carbon neutral renewable energy sources. The use of conventional ammonia affects air quality, where as a result of exposure to conventional ammonia the air quality is above the normal threshold. Switching the use of conventional ammonia to green ammonia is a step to reduce air pollution which results in extreme climate change. The use of ammonia must be optimized as an environmentally friendly energy use. It is also important for the government as the regulatory provider to pay attention to the existence of a legal umbrella that regulates green ammonia. Overall, the Indonesian government has issued various policies and regulations to support energy development, especially hydrogen as a raw material for green ammonia and renewable energy.