Indonesia And Japan Forge Alliance For Hydrogen And Ammonia Energy Transition

Indonesia has taken a monumental stride towards a greener future, aligning its energy trajectory with a resolute commitment to achieve Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2060. The unveiling of an energy transition roadmap underscores Indonesia’s dedication to embracing renewable energy sources, including solar, hydro, wind, geothermal, hydrogen, and ammonia.

Hydrogen and ammonia emerge as pivotal components not only in powering Indonesia’s energy landscape but also in optimizing energy storage and transportation, thereby seamlessly connecting diverse energy sources with demand. These efforts mark a significant milestone in Indonesia’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions and its integration into the Asian Zero Emission Community (AZEC), championed by the Japanese government.

To bolster this endeavor, Japan’s Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) convened a Hydrogen and Ammonia promotion forum in Jakarta. The forum served as a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration, culminating in the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) between JICA, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), and the Indonesian Fuel Cell Hydrogen Energy Association (IFHE).

In her address at the forum, Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of New, Renewable Energy, and Conservation Energy, emphasized the significance of this collaboration in accelerating the energy transition agenda. She highlighted Indonesia’s proactive steps, including the formulation of a National Hydrogen Strategy and the imminent launch of the Indonesian Hydrogen Standard and Business Sector Classification Standard.

Indonesia’s strides in hydrogen utilization are exemplified by the inauguration of PT Nusantara Power’s 100% Green Hydrogen Plant in Jakarta, signaling the nation’s commitment to sustainable energy practices. Concurrently, various hydrogen projects across Indonesia, spanning regions like East Sumba, North Kalimantan, and Papua, underscore the nation’s endeavor to explore diverse avenues for hydrogen production.

Looking ahead, Indonesia aims to position itself as a key player in the global hydrogen market and a regional hydrogen hub. Leveraging its strategic geographical location near the Malacca Strait, Indonesia eyes the export of green hydrogen to countries across the Asia-Pacific and beyond.

The collaborative efforts outlined in the Memorandum of Cooperation (MOC) underscore Indonesia and Japan’s shared commitment to advancing policy frameworks, technological innovations, and capacity-building initiatives in the realm of hydrogen and ammonia. Through joint endeavors, both nations aspire to realize Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly focusing on clean energy, responsible consumption, and climate action.

As Indonesia propels forward with its vision of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem, supported by robust partnerships with nations like Japan, the nation is poised to emerge as a formidable force in the global energy landscape, championing sustainability and resilience for generations to come.