Lucky Lontoh is an Associate and Country Coordinator in IISD’s Energy program. Lucky’s legal background brings a unique perspective to fuel subsidy reform. He has been active in building networks among CSO, media and government stakeholders to advance the research and policy implementation of fossil fuel subsidy reform in Indonesia.
All Publications
- The Indonesia Election Result and Joko Widodo’s New Cabinet: What it means to fossil fuel subsidy reform
Policy Brief - November 30, 2019
Indonesia's President Joko Widodo has chosen a new cabinet to help deliver his legacy in his final term, there are big tasks ahead regarding fossil fuel subsidies and renewable energy expansion. - Getting to 23 Per Cent: Strategies to scale up renewables in Indonesia
Report - September 19, 2019
This report addresses seven concrete ways in which the Indonesian government can overcome the existing obstacles and make significant progress to grow renewable energy before 2025. - Missing the 23 Per Cent Target: Roadblocks to the development of renewable energy in Indonesia
Report - February 22, 2018
This report seeks to answer the question of why renewable energy deployment, particularly wind and solar, has not taken off in Indonesia. To understand the forces shaping the sector, and what can be done to remedy the situation, IISD conducted interviews with politicians, civil servants, industry representatives, renewable energy developers, civil society organizations, international donors and other stakeholders. A total of 26 interviews took place, revealing the roots of the problem, the broader political economy of the energy sector and some possible ways forward. - Indonesia Energy Subsidy News Briefing January 2018
Policy Brief - January 26, 2018
This update provides a look at State Budgets from 2017 and 2018, as well as an assessment of liquefied petroleum gas, coal, transport fuels and electricity subsidies. A list of recent GSI reports and commentaries is also included. - Case Study: What is the true cost of coal in Central Java?
Discussion Paper - October 23, 2017
PLN expects to expand coal power capacity in Central Java, which is in the centre of Indonesia's economic corridor. But are PLN plans realistic and what will this cost—not just the cost to rate-payers, but also in terms of impacts on climate change and air pollution? Are there alternatives to these developments? - Making the Switch: From fossil fuel subsidies to sustainable energy
Report - May 11, 2017
This report estimates fossil fuel subsidies to be around USD 425 billion. Such subsidies represent large lost opportunities for governments to invest in renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable development. - Chapter 4, Indonesia: Pricing Reforms, Social Assistance, and the Importance of Perceptions, The Political Economy of Energy Subsidy Reform
Report - March 15, 2017
This World Bank book, edited by by Gabriela Inchauste and David G. Victor, brings together detailed chapters on the political economy of subsidy... - Indonesia's Financially Sustainable Electricity Sector
Report - October 7, 2016
This paper reviews the ability of Indonesia’s electricity sector to meet the country’s need for electricity in a financially sustainable way. - International Experiences With LPG Subsidy Reform
Report - February 9, 2016
This report investigates international experience and best practices on how to reform liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) subsidies, with a focus on countries’ efforts to ensure that energy access is not compromised by higher LPG prices. - G20 subsidies to oil, gas and coal production: Indonesia
Paper - June 14, 2015
Jointly prepared by IISD, OCI and ODI, this country study and accompanying data sheet compiles publicly available information on fossil fuel... - A Citizens' Guide to Energy Subsidies in Indonesia - Update
Paper - October 25, 2012
Indonesia's fuel subsidies were put in place to make energy more affordable, particularly for poor people.However, overwhelming evidence suggests... - Indonesia's Fuel Subsidies: Action plan for reform
Paper - May 2, 2012
Indonesia spent IDR164.7 trillion (US$18.1 billion) subsidizing fuel products in 2011, of which IDR76.5 trillion (US$8.4 billion) was spent... - Energy Subsidies: A deception?
Commentary - December 9, 2011
The government of Indonesia's expenditures in 2012 will again be led by energy subsidies.Spending on subsidies will top US$19.16 billion,... - Lessons Learned from Indonesia's Attempts to Reform Fossil-Fuel Subsidies
Paper - October 23, 2010
This report, prepared by Christopher Beaton and Lucky Lontoh, examines Indonesia's attempts to reform fossil-fuel subsidies.It reviews the history... - Mapping the Characteristics of Producer Subsidies: A review of pilot country studies
Paper - August 19, 2010
This paper reviews data sources for fossil-fuel subsidies in a series of countries with a range of differing governance systems, energy markets and...