Going green: Pertamina’s vision for hydrogen production in Indonesia
Source: https://www.thinkgeoenergy.com/pertamina-geothermal-eyeing-production-of-green-hydrogen/
Author: Alexander Richter
Indonesia’s Pertamina, Chevron of the US and Singapore’s Keppel have signed a joint study agreement to explore the development of selected green hydrogen and green ammonia projects using renewable energy, located primarily on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. The JSA intends to evaluate the feasibility of developing a green hydrogen facility, with production capacity of at least 40,000 tonnes per annum, powered by 250 to 400 megawatts of geothermal energy in the initial phase. The hydrogen production facility could have the potential to scale up to 80,000 to 160,000 tpa, depending on the availability of geothermal energy as well as market demand. Dannif Danusaputro, chief executive of Pertamina Power & New Renewable Energy, said: “The development of green hydrogen and green ammonia holds a significant role in Indonesia’s net zero Emissions roadmap. And with its potential, we believe that Indonesia will also play a key role in green hydrogen production in Asia. We are very excited with this strategic collaboration as we know that Keppel and Chevron are reputable companies and have the same vision in energy transition as we do.”