CO2 EMISSION REDUCTION POTENTIAL AS CLEAN DEVELOPMENT MECHANISM IN GEOTHERMAL DEVELOPMENT FOR NATIONAL ENERGY SECURITY

Abstract

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) according to the Kyoto Protocol is one of the solution to control the emission limitation
in sustainable development of the earth. The goal of the CDM is to support developing nations attain long-term development by
allowing them to gain from project activities that result in certified emission reductions. Indonesia's Nationally Determined
Contribution (NDC) target in terms of energy is 314 million tCO2 where the target of reducing from NRE is 183 million tCO2. This
study was carried out employing a qualitative descriptive research method, with data and parameters sourced from reliable sources.
i.e., UNFCCC methodology, technical monitoring data, Grid Emission Factor from Indonesian Designated National Authority (DNA),
and other data related with CDM. This report is using ACM 0002 version 12.1.0 in estimated emission reductions for geothermal
power plant development project in PT. PGE which will be able to contribute as support in achieving NDC and NZE target. The amount
of CO2 emissions from geothermal fields used for electricity production varies from one field to the other, however it is much lower
than fossil fuels. Geothermal energy development is one of alternative solution to achieve NDC by reducing emission reduction as
substitution of fossil energy.