Bali, Surga yang Beranjak Hilang

The report critiques the Indonesian government's strategy of using natural gas as a 'bridge' fuel, specifically focusing on planned gas infrastructure in Bali, including a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) and several gas power plants (PLTG). It argues that gas is not a clean energy source due to methane leaks and carbon emissions, which contribute to the extreme weather and water crises already affecting Bali. The document highlights social and environmental damages from existing gas projects, such as the PLTGU Pemaron, and argues that Bali's significant renewable energy potential—estimated up to 26 GW—should be prioritized over fossil fuels to achieve true energy independence and climate resilience.

• The Indonesian government plans to add approximately 10.3 GW of gas-fired power capacity by 2034, with projects distributed across Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku, and Papua.
• In Bali, planned gas infrastructure includes a Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) near Sidakarya and Sanur, and several gas power plants (PLTG), with a total projected gas capacity of 1.55 GW divided between North and South Bali.
• Bali possesses substantial renewable energy potential estimated at 26 GW from water, sun, wind, and ocean currents, yet the actual utilization of renewable energy was only 1.48% in 2024, far below the 2025 target of 11.15%.
• Methane, a primary component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas that is 82.5 times more powerful than CO2 over a 20-year period, creating an 'instant heat pressure' that risks triggering irreversible climate tipping points like permafrost melting.
• The PLTGU Pemaron in Bali has caused environmental and health issues, including a 2011 fuel leak that polluted the sea and current noise levels reaching 80 decibels, which causes chronic sleep deprivation and stress for residents.
• Gas projects often lead to the marginalization of local communities; for example, the PLTGU Jawa Satu Power in Karawang displaced farmers and fishermen, providing only temporary construction jobs rather than sustainable employment.
• Bali is experiencing intensifying climate impacts, including extreme rainfall during the dry season in 2025, severe flooding in Denpasar causing 100 billion IDR in losses and 18 deaths, and critical water shortages.
• The report identifies a lack of 'meaningful participation' in Bali's energy projects, noting that the Terminal LNG Sidakarya and PLTGU Pemaron projects suffered from non-transparent AMDAL processes and discrepancies with spatial planning (RTRW).
• An illustration of a 450 MW PLTGU operating for 20 years suggests a total emission impact of 42.52 million tons of CO2e, combining combustion emissions (23.1 million tons of CO2) and methane leaks during distribution (19.4 million tons of CO2e).

APA

Trend Asia (n.d.). Bali, Surga yang Beranjak Hilang. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260624_Bali-Surga-yang-Beranjak-Hilang.pdf

Chicago

Trend Asia. Bali, Surga yang Beranjak Hilang. n.d. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260624_Bali-Surga-yang-Beranjak-Hilang.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{trendasiandbali, author = {{Trend Asia}}, title = {{Bali, Surga yang Beranjak Hilang}}, institution = {Trend Asia}, url = {https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/260624_Bali-Surga-yang-Beranjak-Hilang.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }