Jakarta, Oct. 22 -- Indonesia is expanding electricity capacity to power artificial intelligence (AI) growth as data centers drive rising energy demand, a senior minister said on Wednesday.

Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto said stronger digital infrastructure and energy security were priorities as Jakarta works toward AI sovereignty.

"AI must serve as a catalyst for productivity, industrial competitiveness, stronger micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), high-value jobs, and better public services," Airlangga said at the Artificial Intelligence Impact Summit 2026.

The government plans to add 70 gigawatts (GW) of capacity under state utility PLN's 2025-2034 power supply plan and is pushing a 100 gigaw...