The Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) has made history as the inaugural geothermal-based green hydrogen producer in Southeast Asia. PT PLN (Persero) has completed the construction of its 22nd Green Hydrogen Plant (GHP) at the new renewable energy (EBT) facility, providing green hydrogen to the Senayan Hydrogen Refueling Station. The Kamojang PLTP harnesses condensation water from its electricity production process to produce geothermal-based green hydrogen.
PLN President Director, Darmawan Prasodjo, highlighted the significance of the GHP at Kamojang PLTP, emphasizing PLN’s commitment to advancing the end-to-end hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia. The GHP at Kamojang is expected to contribute around 4.3 tons of green hydrogen annually, with PLN now operating 22 GHPs across Indonesia, producing a total of 203 tons of green hydrogen per year.
Darmawan outlined the allocation of hydrogen production, with 75 tons meeting operational needs, and 128 tons supporting the development of the hydrogen vehicle ecosystem. The green hydrogen produced has the potential to fuel 438 cars annually, reducing imported fuel energy by 1.59 million liters per year.
The move is seen as a significant step toward a cleaner and sustainable Indonesia, aligning with the country’s aspirations for a green transformation in the transportation sector. The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) Principal Expert Researcher, Eniya Listiani Dewi, commended PLN’s initiative and encouraged further improvements in the green hydrogen ecosystem to meet the growing demand for environmentally friendly transportation. The inauguration marks a historic moment on the path to achieving a cleaner and sustainable Indonesia by 2045.
