Jakarta, Aug. 27 -- Indonesia's Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM) said carbon capture and storage (CCS) can drive industrial decarbonization and strengthen Indonesia's appeal as an investment destination.

Deputy for Investment Planning at the Ministry of Investment and Downstreaming/BKPM Ichsan Zulkarnaen said CCS could help industries cut their carbon footprint while maintaining competitiveness in global markets.

"CCS is strategic because it supports decarbonization in sectors where emissions are difficult to reduce, such as oil and gas, cement, fertilizer, petrochemicals, refineries and power generation, while also increasing the investment appeal of industries," Ichsan said at the Internati...