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The House of Representatives passed on Tuesday the new Geothermal Law, eliminating the legal barrier for the development of Indonesia's geothermal resources, which are among the largest in the world.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Jero Wacik said the new law heralded a breakthrough in the development of geothermal resources in the country because activities relating to geothermal development were no longer considered mining activities, such as the exploration and production of oil, gas, minerals and coal.
Your comments:
What environmental concerns are we talking about? Too bad the article does not develop this subject further and seems to mainly focus on the impact on the easiest license accreditation.
This is probably a good step for energy independence in the country, but the bill shouldn't be paid by further destruction of natural reserves and preserved forests, which are already being badly depleted.
Benam
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