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Hannover Messe 2021, Pertamina shows its support in green and sustainable development
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(Courtesy of PT Pertamina (Persero))
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T Pertamina (Persero) supports the Industry 4.0 transformation by accelerating the energy transition agenda, which encourages the transition of energy consumption from fossil to new and renewable energy (NRE).
This is in line with the direction outlined by the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, at the opening of Hannover Messe 2021. The President emphasized three main aspects of Indonesia's Industry 4.0 roadmap, namely: strengthening human resources, creating a conducive investment climate, and investing in green development.
According to President Jokowi, the pandemic is a moment to carry out green development. For this reason, several breakthroughs have been made in Indonesia, including biodiesel or green diesel developed from palm oil and the installation of solar panels. These projects will also create new jobs while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Pertamina President Director Nicke Widyawati said as one of the participants in the Hannover Messe 2021 event that Pertamina supported green and sustainable development as outlined in eight energy transition initiatives.
“We are taking the energy transition very seriously, which is a common goal to reduce global warming and achieve energy sustainability," said Nicke, welcoming the Hannover Messe, held virtually from April 12-16, 2021.
According to Nicke, the government has set itself a renewable energy mix target of 23% by 2025 and 31% by 2050. For this reason, Pertamina, a state-owned enterprise, is expanding its involvement in the Indonesian energy industry by increasing its contribution to the advancement of the energy mix.
To achieve this target, Pertamina converts refineries to produce green fuel, such as green diesel, green avtur and green gasoline, and continues efforts for bio energy development, such as biomass and bioethanol. Pertamina also optimizes the installed capacity of geothermal energy as well as the utilization of green hydrogen.
Collaborating with several other SOEs, Pertamina has also taken a strategic role in the EV battery and energy store ecosystems integration in Indonesia.
"We are also strengthening integrated gasification to serve customers in the transportation, household and industrial sectors to reduce emissions," continued Nicke.
With regard to the power generation sector, Nicke added that Pertamina continued to increase new and renewable energy through solar power plants in various areas of Pertamina's operations and the biogas power plant in Sei Mangkei. Efforts to reduce the carbon footprint are carried out by implementing carbon capture, utilization and storage to increase production at several oil and gas fields.
Nicke vowed that Pertamina would continue its transformation by utilizing its capabilities, portfolios, expanding partnerships and strengthening financial capabilities.
"More importantly, we will continue to work in harmony with the community through the implementation of the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) initiative in all aspects of Pertamina's operations and business. Pertamina will also encourage improvements in health, education, economic empowerment in an inclusive manner in the spirit of energizing a sustainable future," concluded Nicke. **
