Abu Dhabi, Jan. 15 -- Deputy Speaker of the People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Eddy Soeparno urged global energy firms to invest in Indonesia's geothermal sector, describing it as one of the world's largest yet still underutilized, at Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week.

Speaking Wednesday in Abu Dhabi, Soeparno noted Indonesia has roughly 24 gigawatts of geothermal potential, but only about 10 percent is currently developed, highlighting the country's untapped renewable energy opportunities.

"We are blessed with significant geothermal resources. I hope to see investors exploring Indonesia's abundant geothermal potential," he said, addressing a forum attended by major global renewable energy companies.

Soeparno said Indonesia uniquely poss...