Net-Zero Roadmap for Indonesia’s Steel Industry

🏗️ Steel Powers the Nation
Steel demand in Indonesia is projected to triple—from 15 Mt (2020) to 51 Mt (2060)—driven by construction, transport, and capital goods.

🌿 Decarbonisation Imperative
Steel contributes ~9% of Indonesia’s CO₂ emissions. To meet NZE by 2060, the sector must adopt low-carbon technologies and reduce its carbon intensity by 90%.

🔧 Four-Phase Transition Plan
1️⃣ Short-term (2023–30): Baseline mapping & efficiency gains
2️⃣ Medium-term (2030–40): Shift to EAF & scrap-based steel
3️⃣ Long-term (2040–50): Deploy hydrogen-based DRI
4️⃣ NZE Phase (2050–60): Carbon-free steelmaking

⚙️ Enablers for Transformation
🔋 Green hydrogen & renewable energy
📈 Industrial policy incentives
♻️ Circular economy & scrap availability
🌍 International collaboration & green trade access

📊 The Payoff
By 2060, 90% of steel can be produced with near-zero emissions, with the potential to access premium green markets.
💬 What policy levers can best accelerate Indonesia’s shift to low-carbon steel?

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