Batam, May 28 -- Indonesia is backing its first wind energy conversion project in Batam as part of efforts to expand renewable energy manufacturing and strengthen the country's role in the global clean energy supply chain.

National Development Planning Minister Rachmat Pambudy said the project is expected to generate economic and investment benefits for Batam and the broader Indonesian economy.

"We hope this project delivers broad benefits, both economically and from an investment perspective, not only for Batam but nationally," Pambudy said in a statement on Thursday.

The project will be developed by PT McDermott Indonesia, which recently completed two new facilities - the Cakrawala and Nusantara buildings - supporting the Tennet 2GW ...