Iceland and Indonesia signal MOU on geothermal cooperation

The Icelandic commerce delegation on the IIGCE geothermal convention in Jakarta. (supply: Authorities of Iceland)

A declaration of intent on cooperation between Iceland and Indonesia in geothermal issues was signed yesterday on the annual Indonesia Worldwide Geothermal Conference & Exhibition (IIGCE) which passed off in Jakarta. The cooperation considerations renewable vitality, with an emphasis on the event of geothermal vitality.

The declaration is meant, amongst different issues, to help Icelandic geothermal firms of their continued market penetration in Indonesia and to strengthen scientific cooperation between the nations. Attainable cooperation alternatives on carbon disposal and storage may even be explored.

The Indonesian occasion was attended by representatives of eight Icelandic firms, whose participation was organized in collaboration with the Iceland Workplace and the Embassy of Iceland in Tokyo. Stefán Haukur Jóhannesson, Iceland’s ambassador to Indonesia, signed the declaration  on behalf of Iceland, whereas the Ministry of Surroundings, Power and Local weather is chargeable for implementing the cooperation on behalf of Iceland.

The cooperation between the nations will proceed by way of information constructing, however since 1982, Geothermal College GRÓ has acquired 50 college students from Indonesia, lots of whom work for the nation’s largest vitality firms.Iceland’s ambassador additionally met with Bahlil Lahadalia, Indonesia’s Minister of Power and Mineral Assets, and Pahala Mansyurc, Indonesia’s Deputy International Minister, in reference to Iceland’s participation within the Geothermal Discussion board.

Supply: Authorities of Iceland