PETISI

The document is a petition addressed to Japanese government officials, banks, and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) regarding the Cirebon coal-fired power plant projects in Indonesia. The authors demand the immediate suspension of loan disbursements for Cirebon 2 (1,000 MW) and a responsible, rapid early retirement of Cirebon 1 (660 MW). They argue that these projects have caused severe damage to the livelihoods, health, and culture of local coastal communities, specifically affecting small-scale fishing and salt production. The petition highlights allegations of corruption, noting that a former Cirebon Regent was indicted by the KPK for receiving bribes from Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd. and Cirebon Energi Prasarana (CEPR) to expedite permits for Cirebon 2. The authors criticize the use of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) as an inadequate solution and call for a 'just' energy transition that includes environmental restoration and genuine community participation, rather than technical fixes like biomass co-firing.

• The petitioners demand that the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) and three Japanese megabanks immediately stop loan disbursements for the 1,000 MW Cirebon 2 power plant, and that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) ensure the rapid early retirement of the 660 MW Cirebon 1 plant.
• The Cirebon projects have negatively impacted local coastal livelihoods, specifically the ability of residents to harvest shellfish and produce salt, which previously allowed them to fund education and housing.
• The petition cites corruption involving the Cirebon 2 project, stating that the former Cirebon Regent was indicted by the Indonesian Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for taking bribes from the EPC contractor, Hyundai Engineering and Construction Co., Ltd., and the borrower, Cirebon Energi Prasarana (CEPR), to accelerate permits and suppress protests.
• The authors argue that operating Cirebon 2 is unnecessary due to a projected electricity supply reserve ratio of 40-60% in the Java-Bali grid between 2021 and 2030, and they oppose the use of biomass, ammonia, or hydrogen co-firing as a substitute for the full closure of Cirebon 1.
• The petitioners criticize the ADB's Energy Transition Mechanism (ETM) and JBIC for relying on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and government statistics that ignore the actual testimonies of affected residents regarding declining fish catches.

APA

Trend Asia (2023). PETISI. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/202305_IND_PETISI_Rapel_WALHI.pdf

Chicago

Trend Asia. PETISI. 2023. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/202305_IND_PETISI_Rapel_WALHI.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{trendasia2023petisi, author = {{Trend Asia}}, title = {{PETISI}}, publisher = {Trend Asia}, year = {2023}, month = may, url = {https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/202305_IND_PETISI_Rapel_WALHI.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }