Pembangkitan Tenaga Listrik (dengan Penjualan Unit Karbon)
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This group includes businesses that produce electricity through electricity generation using various types of energy sources. Fossil energy sources such as coal, gas, oil, and diesel. Renewable energy sources such as geothermal, wind, bioenergy, solar, water flow and waterfalls, movement, and temperature differences in ocean layers. Hybrid energy sources that combine fossil energy sources with renewable energy, and energy derived from energy storage technology.
Operating license routes through Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources, not OSS — Emerhub handles the application end-to-end.
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IUPTL operating license required from ESDM for any power generation activity.
PLN holds monopoly on transmission and distribution; private generation typically sells to PLN under PPA.
IPP (Independent Power Producer) projects negotiated case-by-case; renewables get tariff incentives.
Indonesia's BUPM (Investment Business Fields) regulation places this code into one of five tracks. The track determines whether a foreign investor (PMA) can operate in this activity at all, and under what conditions.
KBLI 35111 is open as a class — a 100% foreign-owned PT PMA can be incorporated under this code — but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out 2 specific sub-activities that are off-limits or restricted for foreign capital. The rest of the activity remains open to PMA. The carved-out items are listed below; any of them needs to be either avoided, served via an Indonesian operator, or structured around case-by-case.
BKPM-reported foreign investment context for the broader sector this KBLI sits in. Data is aggregated at the major-sector level — BKPM does not publish per-5-digit-KBLI breakdowns publicly.
IPP (Independent Power Producer) projects dominate. Renewables (KBLI 35101 solar, geothermal) are Tax-Holiday-eligible at maximum tier; coal-fired projects no longer attract greenfield FDI. PLN PPA terms are the binding commercial constraint.
Current status, what each regulation actually requires for this activity, and how it ties to the PB UMKU sector permits below. Click through for the plain-English summary.
Sub-activities recorded under this KBLI in the OSS regulatory database. The classification covers any business operating in one or more of these areas.
From the official OSS scope definition for this KBLI class. Each item is a distinct sub-activity that falls under this code.
Emerhub is a corporate-services provider in Indonesia. We do the legal and regulatory legwork for foreign investors so you can focus on the business itself. Here's what the engagement looks like.
We confirm KBLI 35111 is the right primary code for your business, advise on secondary codes you may also need, and finalize the holding structure with you before any filing.
We draft the Articles of Association before a notary, register the entity with the Ministry of Law & Human Rights (Kemenkumham), and obtain the company's tax ID (NPWP). Under BKPM Reg. 5/2025, paid-up capital is IDR 2.5 billion (~USD 160K) — the cash actually deposited at incorporation. The IDR 10 billion+ figure many sources still cite is the total investment commitment per KBLI, realised over time via your LKPM reports.
Specific permits, application requirements and ongoing obligations vary by business scale and the sub-activity within this KBLI. We file these on your behalf — this section is for transparency on what we'll be handling. Switch between scales below; by default we show Large (the PMA scale).
All, except for New and Renewable Energy Power Plants integrated with SPKLU.
Documents and capabilities you must demonstrate at registration
Compliance and reporting duties throughout operation
The authority that issues the license depends on your situation.
| Authority | Applies when |
|---|---|
| Minister/Head of Agency | 1. Conducted by State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN) 2. Integrated electricity supply business with a designated operational area 3. Installation facilities that cross provincial boundaries 4. Cross-border electricity trading and/or 5. Selling electricity and/or leasing electricity networks to business license holders for public electricity supply as determined by the Central Government |
| Minister/Head of Agency | Foreign Investment |
| Governor | 1. Has a business area but does not include electricity generation businesses. 2. Has installation facilities within the province. 3. Sells electricity and/or leases electricity networks to licensed electricity supply providers for public interest as determined by the Provincial Government. |
PB UMKU permits sit on top of the main NIB and Sertifikat Standar — each is issued by a different ministry, and only when a specific operational activity is performed. This KBLI carries 2 candidate permits across 2 regulators; most operations only need a handful. Emerhub maps your operation to the exact set, files them, and tracks renewals.
Ministry of Energy & Mineral Resources (ESDM). Applies to mining, oil & gas extraction, power generation, fuel distribution, and gas pipeline infrastructure. Most permits attach to a specific site or lifecycle phase (exploration, production, decommissioning) rather than the company as a whole.
BAPETEN (Nuclear Energy Regulatory Agency). Applies whenever ionizing radiation sources are involved — radiology, radiotherapy, industrial NDT, certain manufacturing inputs. BAPETEN licenses the operator, the facility, and each radiation source separately.
We file the OSS application with KBLI 35111 as your primary business activity, complete the risk-based assessment, and collect the NIB (Business Identification Number) for you — typically within hours of submission. You don't need to touch the OSS portal.
NIB is issued for the preparation stage. Commercial operation requires a full Operating License (Izin) issued by the competent ministry after a substantive review of the operator's capability, facility, and compliance. Operating with NIB alone exposes the entity to penalties, blacklisting, and contract invalidation. We prepare the application bundle, liaise with the competent ministry, and chase issuance through to the certificate. Statutory turnaround: 14 business days — real-world timing typically runs longer when site inspections or additional clarifications are requested.
Post-launch we run your monthly tax filings, quarterly LKPM (Investment Activity Reports), annual general meeting (RUPS), and any sector-specific reporting. You get a single point of contact and a monthly compliance digest — no Indonesian-language paperwork on your desk.
Class-level prerequisites that apply to every operator under this KBLI, independent of business scale. These commonly include minimum capital rules for PMA entities and spatial-planning (KKPR) conformance.
New investment for the construction of Power Plants is only allowed in areas outside Java, except:
This is based on the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Investment/BKPM, Ministry of SOEs and PLN dated March 30, 2021.
› Power generation — risk-based licensing framework
› This regulation directly affects PLN's capital investment and operational capacity in the electricity sector.
› This KBLI is directly affected as it pertains to the electricity generation sector, which PLN operates in.
› This regulation directly affects the electricity sector by increasing state capital investment in PLN.
› This code covers the distribution of electricity, which is directly affected by the compensation fund regulations.
› This code involves the production and distribution of gas, which is relevant to the management of LPG subsidies outlined in the regulation.
Source: BKPM (2026-04-29). Updated quarterly.
View original on data.bkpm.go.id →A plain-English explanation of this classification and the businesses it covers.
KBLI 35111 (Pembangkitan Tenaga Listrik (dengan Penjualan Unit Karbon)) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for pembangkitan tenaga listrik. It sits within Electricity, Gas, Steam/Hot Water, and Cold Air Supply under the subgroup Electric Power Generation (major group 35) in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Statistics Indonesia (BPS).
Any Indonesian or foreign-owned entity that intends to operate in pembangkitan tenaga listrik as a primary or secondary business activity must select this code on its NIB (Business Identification Number). The selected code determines the licensing instruments required, the issuing authority, and the ongoing compliance obligations.
Indonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach uses the KBLI code to determine three things: (1) whether foreign investment is permitted and at what cap, (2) the risk-based licensing instruments required, and (3) the authority that issues each instrument. Choosing the wrong code can delay or invalidate your license.
Indonesia's BPS published the new KBLI 2025 taxonomy in early 2025. OSS, BKPM and the operating ministries have not yet adopted it — KBLI 2020 remains the active standard for business registration. This is what's coming for this specific code.
KBLI 35111 retains the same code number and scope in the new taxonomy. The activity description, hierarchy, and intended use of the code are preserved.
When OSS adopts KBLI 2025, we'll migrate your existing entity to the appropriate successor code as part of ongoing compliance — no action needed on your end now.
Talk to a specialistIndonesia's OSS Risk-Based Approach assigns a separate risk level for each of the four business scales. The licensing instruments required (NIB, Standard Certificate, Operating License) are determined by the risk level. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale, so the rightmost column applies to most foreign investors.
KBLI 35111 (Pembangkitan Tenaga Listrik (dengan Penjualan Unit Karbon)) is the 5-digit Indonesian Standard Industrial Classification code for pembangkitan tenaga listrik. It sits within the Electricity, Gas, Steam/Hot Water, and Cold Air Supply category in the official KBLI 2020 taxonomy maintained by Badan Pusat Statistik (BPS).
Yes, KBLI 35111 is open to PMA at the class level, but Pres. Reg. 10/2021 carves out specific sub-activities that are restricted. A foreign investor can operate the unrestricted slices subject to the same BKPM Reg. 5/2025 capital rules.
KBLI 35111's risk levels per business scale: Micro High, Small High, Medium High, Large High. Foreign-owned entities (PT PMA) must register at the Large scale.
NIB + Operating Licence (Izin). KBLI 35111 is High risk at Large scale, so the Operating Licence requires substantive sector-regulator approval before the business can operate. Expect a multi-month review with technical submissions. 2 sector-specific PB UMKU permits also apply depending on the exact activity. See the requirements summary at the top of the page. Plus 2 basic requirements (KKPR) at the class level.
BKPM Reg. 5/2025 default applies: IDR 2.5 billion paid-up capital at incorporation + IDR 10 billion+ total investment commitment per KBLI registered, realized over time and reported quarterly via LKPM.
PT PMA setup typically takes 4-8 weeks: AHU registration (1-2 weeks), NIB issuance via OSS (immediate to 1 week), bank account opening (2-4 weeks). The licensing cycle for KBLI 35111 specifically takes 14 days at the Large business scale.
Not on the Tax Holiday or Tax Allowance priority lists. KBLI 35111 businesses pay the standard 22% PPh Badan; Super Tax Deduction (300% R&D / 200% vocational training) may still apply for qualifying expenses.
Authority depends on the investor profile. For PMA: Minister/Head of Agency. For domestic SME scale: typically Governor (for Provincial scope) or Regent/Mayor (Regency/City scope). Specific mapping is in §1 of this page.
Beyond the NIB, KBLI 35111 carries 2 PB UMKU permits across 2 sector regulators: Energy & Mineral Resources (1), Nuclear & Radiation Safety (1). Most operations only need 2-4 of these — the relevant set depends on which specific activities you actually perform; Emerhub maps the right subset before filing.
KBLIs in the same subgroup 3511: 35112 (Transmisi Tenaga Listrik); 35113 (Distribusi Tenaga Listrik); 35114 (Electricity Sales); 35115 (Power Generation, Transmission, Distribution, and Sale of Electricity as a Single Business Unit); 35116 (Power Generation, Transmission, and Sale of Electricity as a Single Business Unit). These are closely related activities — see the related-codes section below for full list.