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In a strategic move to decarbonize the maritime transport sector, Indonesia’s state electricity company PT PLN (Persero) has signed a joint study agreement with the Ministry of Transportation, PT HDF Energy Indonesia, and PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero). The agreement, announced during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit in Jakarta on April 15, will explore the use of green hydrogen as a marine fuel.

The initiative aims to support Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) by reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector. Hendri Ginting, Director of Shipping and Maritime Affairs at the Ministry of Transportation, noted that the ministry has initiated efforts to convert conventional vessels into hybrid hydrogen-battery powered ships, reinforcing its commitment to low-emission transport solutions.

“This collaboration plays an important role in accelerating our NDC targets,” Ginting stated.

PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo emphasized that the partnership aligns with President Prabowo Subianto’s Asta Cita vision, which targets national energy independence and achieving Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 or sooner.