AHY: Trucks Contribute 31 Percent of Transport Emissions, Decarbonization Must Be Accelerated

Heavy vehicles in Indonesia, despite comprising a small fraction of the total vehicle population, are disproportionately responsible for carbon emissions within the transportation sector, contributing around 31% of the total. This stark reality underscores the urgency for Indonesia to accelerate the decarbonization of its heavy-duty vehicle fleet.

Coordinating Minister for Infrastructure and Regional Development, Agus Harimurti Yudhoyono (AHY), highlighted this challenge at the Indonesia Zero Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicle Summit 2026. He stated that Indonesia faces the dual task of meeting its energy demands for development while simultaneously fulfilling its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. "When we want to build, we need more energy. But when energy increases, the consequence is greater carbon emissions," AHY explained.

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When we want to build, we need more energy. But when energy increases, the consequence is greater carbon emissions.

AHY emphasized that energy security and environmental sustainability are not mutually exclusive goals and must be pursued in tandem. The government's approach includes expanding the use of renewable energy, enhancing energy efficiency, and diversifying energy sources. He noted that approximately 55% of national carbon emissions originate from the energy sector, with transportation accounting for a significant portion of that. "The number is small, but the emissions are biting," AHY remarked about the impact of heavy vehicles.

To tackle this, the government is advancing a decarbonization roadmap for transportation. This involves developing low-emission vehicles, promoting low-carbon fuels, electrifying vehicle fleets, modernizing existing fleets, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening governance. AHY also stressed the importance of robust governance, transparency, accountability, and fair law enforcement. Additionally, initiatives like expanding bus rapid transit systems, optimizing traffic management, and implementing Transit Oriented Development (TOD) are in motion. The government is also accelerating the implementation of B50 biodiesel, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), modernizing maritime transport, and expanding the railway network. A significant focus is also placed on curbing over-dimension and over-loading (ODOL) vehicles through industry collaboration and incentives for fleet conversion, ensuring safety remains paramount.

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The number is small, but the emissions are biting.