The Government of Indonesia has announced plans to export clean electricity to Singapore, positioning the Batam–Bintan–Karimun (BBK) corridor as a strategic hub for green industry and sustainable technology development. The initiative builds on a bilateral agreement signed in June 2025 and is part of broader efforts to strengthen cross-border renewable energy cooperation between the two countries.
The project goes beyond electricity exports, with Indonesia aiming to use its renewable energy capacity to attract high-tech industries to the Riau Islands. Authorities indicated that preparations for industrial zones in the BBK corridor are nearing completion, with the government finalising administrative requirements before moving into the implementation phase.
Discussions between the two nations have progressed significantly, with both sides nearing agreement on technical aspects of cross-border electricity transmission. The partnership also includes potential collaboration on low-carbon technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), as well as broader cooperation on energy security, critical minerals and supply chains.
The initiative is aligned with Indonesia’s wider energy transition strategy, including plans to develop 100 GW of new power capacity, with a strong focus on renewable energy. Both countries are also working on financial and regulatory frameworks to address the higher cost of green energy and ensure project viability.
The BBK corridor is expected to emerge as a key node in Southeast Asia’s clean energy ecosystem, combining Indonesia’s renewable resources and land availability with Singapore’s investment capacity and technological expertise to support regional decarbonisation and industrial growth.