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Pertamina Geothermal Energy and Toyota are working to create an ecosystem for green hydrogen, expanding opportunities for geothermal energy in Indonesia.
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) and PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) have signed a joint declaration to develop an ecosystem for green hydrogen in Indonesia. The signing of the declaration was announced as part of this year’s Indonesia International Geothermal Convention and Exhibition (IIGCE) in Jakarta.
The joint development agreement is founded on the possibility of supplying green hydrogen produced from geothermal energy to future hydrogen-based vehicles. This also builds on the recent groundbreaking of a green hydrogen production facility at the site of PGEO’s Ulubelu geothermal power plant in Lampung.
“Although the economic aspect remains a challenge, PGE is optimistic that green hydrogen can be a clean energy solution if supported by the right ecosystem and business model,” said PGEO President Director Julfi Hadi in a written statement. He further added the green hydrogen is only one of the alternatives to power generation that PGEO is pursuing, as the company continues to seek for geothermal applications and derivative products that benefit society and the environment.
“Indonesia needs a variety of energy sources, from affordable to premium, low-emission fuels. Geothermal energy could be one of the pillars of clean energy in the future,” added TMMIN Technical Director Widjanarko.
Source: Tempo.co.id
