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UNDP supports three key state facilities to obtain milestone in energy efficiency
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The interior of Terminal 3 of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Tangerang, Banten. (JP/Wendra Ajistyatama)
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s part of the global shift to a cleaner and more sustainable business model, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has provided support for three key state facilities in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through lower energy consumption.
Through the Market Transformation for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (MTRE3) project, the UNDP partnered with the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry’s New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Directorate General to support state-owned companies PT Angkasa Pura I, PT Angkasa Pura II and Pertamina.
The project allowed Soekarno-Hatta International Airport T3 in Jakarta and I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali to obtain Energy Management System (EnMS) ISO 50001 certification, becoming the first airports in Indonesia and Southeast Asia to receive the certification.
Along with the airports, the Pertamina RU IV oil refinery unit in Cilacap, Central Java also managed to receive ISO 50001 certification.
ISO 50001 is an international standard recognizing a company's efficiency in energy consumption. The main benefits of the certification include energy performance improvement, operational cost and energy cost savings, improved data collection and analysis, setting energy performance and targets, monitoring of energy utilization and establishment of an energy management plan, and continuous improvement in energy consumption.
The ISO 50001 certification process opened earlier this year with a kick-off meeting hosted by the Energy Conservation Directorate and the management of Pertamina RU 4, Angkasa Pura II and Angkasa Pura I. The technical assistance process took place from January to July 2021.
New Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Director General Dadan Kusdiana said it was easier to save energy than to build power plants, especially during the pandemic when many businesses were economically affected.
“The excellent collaboration has become a catalyst for replicating the implementation of ISO 50001 as a survival strategy for businesses affected by the pandemic. [...] The directorate general and UNDP Indonesia are also helping to set an example for public facilities and other industries to replicate this good initiative,” he said.
UNDP Indonesia resident representative Norimasa Shimomura said the UNDP would continue to push for sustainable energy transition as part of its partnership with Indonesia to attain a more ambitious target for the Paris Agreement on climate change.
“Meeting the emissions target will help Indonesia reach net-zero emissions faster. The UNDP is delighted to work closely with the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry, as we share a common vision to promote a bold transition toward clean energy,” he said, noting that the step was essential for Indonesia to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals.
Angkasa Pura I president director Faik Fahmi reaffirmed the company’s commitment to contributing positively to the environment as one of its missions.
“Renewable energy management is a manifestation of the implementation of the company's mission,” he explained.
Along with ISO 50001 certification, the UNDP through the MTRE3 project also provided support for the GREENSHIP green building certification for Banyuwangi Airport in Banyuwangi, East Java.
Issued by the Green Building Council Indonesia (GBCI), the certification kick-off meeting was held virtually in July with a certification target by the end of 2021, making Banyuwangi Airport the first Green Airport in Indonesia in the existing building category.
The GREENSHIP certification marks a significant commitment to decarbonizing the building sector, setting an example for new and existing buildings to shift to green buildings ahead in the push toward net-zero emissions by utilizing natural ventilation, solar panels and various methods of using renewable energy at the airport.
Muhammad Awaluddin, president director of Angkasa Pura II, said a new way was needed to accelerate progress toward making AP II airports eco-friendly, as the massive use of new and renewable energy was already in sight.
Pertamina RU IV Cilacap general manager Eko Sunarno attributed its accolades to the UNDP’s support, particularly as it earned first place in the Energy Management in Large Industry category at the 2019 Subroto Award event.
“The certification provides the Cilacap Unit KPI with a great opportunity to participate in the energy management competition in the large industrial category, representing Indonesia at the Asian level,” he said.
The initiative aims to inspire other SOEs or the private sector to benefit from energy efficiency management, which can benefit from emission reductions, energy savings and operational cost savings, which will increase the resilience of any business during a pandemic.
Even so, the program faced a number of challenges during the certification process due to the pandemic. These include limitations such as a virtual consultation process, as well as data collection and training with limited personnel. At the same time, the participation of women is still below 25 percent, which will be addressed at the upcoming Srikandi Energy Conservation training at the end of October.
