Does Your Company have an Indonesia Strategy?
U.S. Department of Commerce Indonesia Clean Energy and Business Development Mission
Great Long Term Market for U.S. Businesses in Clean Energy
Indonesia’s growing energy demand and emerging economy of 235 Million citizens are fundamental to long term Asia strategy for U.S. companies in the sectors of clean energy, energy efficiency, electric energy storage, and distribution and transmission.
- In response to rapid economic growth and an increasing demand for energy, the central and provincial governments are focused on meeting energy demands while raising clean energy and biofuels as strategic priorities.
- The newly elected administration has set targets to significantly increase energy production, advance their obligations to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide.
- This focus on renewable energy, energy efficiency and improved electricity infrastructure creates tremendous opportunities for U.S. companies.
U.S. companies have the chance to identify the key contacts and market entry points to launch or increase their current business interests in Indonesia by joining Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke as he leads a delegation of U.S. businesses on the Indonesia Clean Energy Trade Policy and Business Development Mission May 23-25, 2010.
Special Opportunities for Mission Participants
The Department of Commerce recognizes that while a number of U.S. companies have been successful in Indonesia and the region, some companies seek assistance to deepen their relations to effect meaningful policy advancement and assure their market position is poised to take full advantage of the opportunities that this huge market provides.
This Mission is designed to promote and counsel U.S. companies with expertise and potential in the clean energy, energy efficiency, and electric energy storage and transmission and distribution sectors. Mission participants will benefit from customized on-site services and opportunities, including:
- Individual company pre-screened business appointments with potential buyers, agents/distributors and partners;
- Latest information on market access, government policy, local industry issues and opportunities; and
- Opportunities to meet with senior government officials and industry decision-makers.
Who Should Participate
This mission is designed for U.S. companies with clear potential for business in energy-related markets in Indonesia and commitment to a long-term role in South East Asia. Companies fitting the following descriptions are encouraged to apply:
- U.S. companies already doing business in Indonesia as well as experienced exporters seeking entry to the Indonesia market;
- U.S. companies involved in major project procurement in Indonesia;
- U.S. companies interested in addressing obstacles to trade in these markets, including transparency, rule of law, financial reform and intellectual property rights protection.
Cost
After a company has been selected to participate on the mission, a payment to the Department of Commerce in the form of a participation fee is required.
- Large Companies Principal Participant fee: $2,800.00
- Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) Principal Participant fee: $1,900.00
- Additional firm representative (both Large companies & SMEs): $900.00
Expenses for travel, lodging, most meals, and incidentals will be the responsibility of each mission participant.
Application Procedures
Don’t miss this tremendous business opportunity. Request an application [link to application request page] to participate in this business development mission.
The application deadline is Friday, March 12, 2010.
Completed applications should be submitted to the Department of Commerce Office of Business Liaison. Applications received after Friday, February 26, 2010 will be considered only if space and scheduling constraints permit.
Questions?
E-mail your questions to CleanEnergyMission@doc.gov or call the US Department of Commerce Office of Business Liaison directly 202-482-1360.
Last Updated: 2/23/10 12:18 PM
