Heaptalk, Jakarta — PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) has established a partnership with Sinopec Star Co, Ltd. to develop and utilize geothermal energy to support the clean energy transition.
Representatives of both parties signed the agreement at Sinopec Star’s headquarters in Beijing. This collaboration includes exploring and utilizing geothermal energy both directly and indirectly. The two parties will also explore opportunities for green hydrogen development in Indonesia, China, and other global markets.
PGE is part of PT Pertamina‘s Subholding Power & New Renewable Energy (PNRE), which explores, exploits, and produces geothermal energy. The company has extensive experience managing high-temperature geothermal energy for electricity generation in Indonesia.
Sinopec Star is a subsidiary of China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) specializing in the utilization of medium—and low-temperature geothermal energy for district heating. The company has also developed a hydrogen plant. By combining their respective strengths, the two companies aim to optimize the utilization of cascading energy and go beyond energy development.
Exchanging expertise and best practices
In advance, this collaboration includes technical aspects, as well as exchanging expertise, best practices, and operational insights to enhance geothermal technology and engineering. The two companies will also share knowledge to accelerate innovation in the renewable energy sector.
Julfi Hadi, President Director of PGE, stated in a written statement that this collaboration aligns with PGE’s strategy to maximize geothermal potential and contribute to the clean energy transition in Indonesia. “By leveraging our expertise, we aim to accelerate development and drive innovation in the geothermal sector,” Julfi said.
Fan Chuanhong, President of Sinopec Star, added that geothermal energy is a key pillar of Sinopec Star’s renewable energy portfolio. “This partnership allows us to share expertise, advance technology, and contribute to sustainable energy development in Indonesia and other countries,” Chuanhong concluded.
