Bahlil Invites Investors to Build Green Energy-Based Data Centers in Indonesia

TANGERANG, GARISBUMI.com – Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Bahlil Lahadalia invites investors to build data centers in Indonesia by utilizing the abundant renewable energy potential.

The two big potentials offered by the government are the Mamberamo River hydroelectric power plant in Papua with a capacity of around 23 gigawatts and the Kayan River in Kalimantan with around 12 gigawatts.

Bahlil conveyed this invitation when opening Electricity Connect 2026 in Partnership with Enlit Asia at ICE BSD, Tangerang, Tuesday (22/9/2026). The event was attended by thousands of delegates, investors, business people and academics from within and outside the country.

According to Bahlil, energy needs in various countries continue to increase along with the rapid growth of the digital industry. At the same time, industrial players increasingly need electricity supplies originating from new and renewable energy.

This condition is considered to be an opportunity for Indonesia to offer clean energy sources while attracting data center investment.

"We know that in several countries now the need for energy is starting to run out, especially new renewable energy. Data centers, wow, there are a lot of them. Ladies and gentlemen, investors don't need to hesitate if they build data centers in Indonesia," said Bahlil.