Enviro News Asia, Jakarta – The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) of the Republic of Indonesia is promoting the use of Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) technology to accelerate the transition to a green industry.
In collaboration with UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., the Ministry will implement this technology at PT Petrokimia Gresik. PT Petrokimia Gresik is a subsidiary of PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), a state-owned enterprise (BUMN). Meanwhile, UWin Resources Regeneration Inc. has extensive experience in developing Carbon Capture and Industrial Emission Reduction (CCIER) technology.
Eko SA Cahyanto, Secretary General of the Ministry of Industry, stated in Jakarta on Saturday (January 25, 2025), as reported by kemenperin.go.id, that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) had been signed on Wednesday (January 22, 2025) between the Ministry of Industry, UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., and PT Petrokimia Gresik.
He further explained that CCU technology allows carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by industrial processes to be captured, processed, and converted into useful products that can benefit other industrial sectors. With this technology, industries can reduce emissions while producing economically valuable products.
To accelerate the implementation of this technology, the Ministry is collaborating with UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., given their expertise in developing Carbon Capture and Industrial Emission Reduction (CCIER) technology. This pilot project will be carried out at PT Petrokimia Gresik, a priority subsector in petrochemical decarbonization.
The Ministry hopes this project can serve as an example for other industries to follow suit. It also invites cooperation with other stakeholders to achieve the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2050.
“This pilot project at PT Petrokimia Gresik is a critical first step. We hope CCU technology can be broadly implemented, not only in the petrochemical sector but also in other sectors with high carbon emissions,” added Eko.
The Ministry also emphasized the importance of policies that encourage emission reductions in the industrial sector. It is currently drafting specific policies to facilitate the adoption of low-carbon technologies and support the application of circular economy principles in the industry. These policies will provide guidance for companies to reduce their carbon footprints while enhancing their competitiveness in the global market.
The application of clean production concepts, energy efficiency, and industrial symbiosis within industrial estates is also part of the Ministry’s decarbonization strategy. In these estates, companies can collaborate to utilize by-products from each other’s production processes, creating a more efficient and environmentally friendly industrial ecosystem.
This initiative aims to build a sustainable industrial ecosystem where every production activity not only generates economic benefits but also contributes to environmental preservation. The pilot project is expected not only to successfully reduce CO2 emissions but also to accelerate the transformation toward a more sustainable green industry in Indonesia.
“We hope this project can inspire other companies and industrial zones to adopt technologies that minimize environmental impact while enhancing their competitiveness in the international market,” stated Tri Supondy, Director General of Industrial Resilience, Zoning, and International Industrial Access.
Through these efforts, the Ministry is confident that Indonesia can create an environmentally friendly and sustainable industrial ecosystem while supporting the achievement of the NZE target by 2050.
