Posted on May 21, 2025
Indonesia and Denmark have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation in offshore wind development, aiming to support Indonesia’s transition to renewable energy and advance marine spatial planning efforts.
The discussions took place between Indonesia’s Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries and representatives of the Danish government, focusing on how Denmark’s decades-long experience in offshore wind can be applied to Indonesia’s vast maritime territory.
“Denmark has experience in this field for more than three decades, so it is a strategic partner for Indonesia in marine spatial planning,” says Kartika Listriana, Director General of Marine Spatial Planning at the Indonesian ministry.
Listriana noted that the bilateral partnership has already contributed significantly to regional marine planning in Indonesia, and highlighted the growing potential of marine-based renewable energy, particularly offshore wind, to align with the country’s blue economy objectives.
The Indonesian government has developed marine spatial plans over the past two decades, covering planning, utilization, supervision, and implementation guidelines. Offshore wind projects are now seen as a next step in enhancing the sustainable use of marine space.
“This development can support our priority programs for blue economic development and provide real benefits for the spatial planning of Indonesian seas,” she adds.
Didit Eko Prasetiyo, Acting Director of Utilization of Water Column and Seabed Space, outlined the regulatory process for offshore wind infrastructure. Two types of business permits will be required: one for the wind turbine installations and another for the deployment of underwater electricity cables.
The Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries will handle sea space permits, while the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry is responsible for business permits, including approvals from state utility company PT PLN for cable routes.
Indonesia is also integrating digital technologies into its ocean monitoring systems, aiming to expand coverage to 20 conservation areas by 2029. Broader efforts include spatial planning for blue ecosystems, inland water zoning, and alignment with the national One Spatial Planning Policy.
Representing the Danish Energy Agency, Head of Energy Cooperation August Axel Zacharie noted that Denmark generates more than half of its electricity from wind and solar, and employs over 30,000 people in its offshore wind sector, generating around €10 billion in revenue.
Marine Affairs and Fisheries Minister Sakti Wahyu Trenggono has emphasized that marine spatial planning is central to achieving Indonesia’s blue economy strategy by ensuring the efficient, equitable, and sustainable use of marine resources.
