Enviro News Asia, Jakarta — PT Pertamina (Persero) continues to accelerate the development of a sustainable energy and mobility ecosystem as part of its commitment to supporting Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060. The company is advancing a range of integrated energy transition initiatives across the national transportation sector.
The commitment was reaffirmed by Pertamina’s Director of Transformation and Business Sustainability, Agung Wicaksono, during the Sustainability Studium Generale titled “Global Insights for Local Action: Bridging Academia and Industry in Energy Transition” held by Universitas Pertamina in Jakarta on Thursday (21/5).
The forum brought together global academics, industry leaders, and cross-sector stakeholders to strengthen public understanding of the challenges and opportunities surrounding energy transition. The event also served as a collaborative platform connecting academia and industry in promoting low-carbon development and sustainable mobility solutions in Indonesia.
In his presentation, Agung explained that Pertamina is taking an active role in long-term energy transition efforts through technological readiness, ecosystem strengthening, and cross-sector collaboration.
“All of these initiatives are directed toward supporting Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission target by 2060, which remains a strong commitment of the Indonesian Government under the leadership of President Prabowo Subianto,” Agung stated.
In the land transportation sector, Pertamina continues to strengthen the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem through the development of charging stations and battery swapping infrastructure in collaboration with Indonesia Battery Corporation.
The company is also developing an integrated bioethanol plant in Glenmore, Banyuwangi, East Java. The project is integrated with local sugarcane plantations to ensure a sustainable feedstock supply while supporting domestic energy security.
Meanwhile, in the maritime sector, Pertamina is promoting energy efficiency through the use of dual-fuel technology, the development of green ammonia, and the installation of solar panels on ship decks to support independent electricity generation for vessel operations.
In the aviation sector, Pertamina, through Pelita Air, is supporting the utilization of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The environmentally friendly fuel is produced from used cooking oil, offering a practical solution to reduce carbon emissions within the global aviation industry.
Acting Rector of Universitas Pertamina, Djoko Triyono, emphasized that the success of energy transition depends on strong collaboration among stakeholders.
“Energy transition cannot be carried out solely by industry or government. Strong collaboration between academia, industry, government, and society is essential to produce solutions that are relevant to local needs. Universitas Pertamina is committed to becoming a bridge connecting research, innovation, human resource development, and concrete actions in supporting a sustainable energy ecosystem in Indonesia,” Djoko said.
The event also featured Marlon Boarnet, a professor from the University of Southern California Sol Price School, as the keynote speaker. He highlighted that the world is currently entering the early phase of green mobility transformation.
According to Prof. Boarnet, commodities such as biofuels and drop-in fuels play a crucial role as transitional energy solutions. For sectors that are more difficult to decarbonize, such as maritime shipping, high-density energy solutions like green ammonia will become increasingly important.
He also stressed that energy transition is no longer simply a matter of regulatory compliance, but rather a global industrial transformation that requires close collaboration among all stakeholders.
Responding to these global dynamics, Pertamina reaffirmed its commitment to continuously refine its scenario planning and business transformation strategy. Agung concluded by emphasizing that the company’s transformation process will be implemented in a planned, gradual, and sustainable manner to preserve environmental sustainability for future generations.
As a leader in energy transition, Pertamina remains committed to supporting Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission 2060 target and advancing programs that contribute directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts are aligned with Pertamina’s broader transformation agenda focused on governance, public service, business sustainability, and environmental responsibility through the implementation of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles across all business lines and operations. (*)
