PT SMI Leads Indonesia's Hydrogen Transformation with French Collaboration
Key Ideas
- PT SMI, PT PLN, and HDF Energy signed an MoU to explore financing for hydrogen utilization in electrification in Indonesia, demonstrating commitment to climate action.
- The project on Sumba Island is expected to reduce GHG emissions significantly and provide clean energy to over 10 thousand households, boosting local socio-economic conditions.
- HDF Energy's expertise in hydrogen-to-power technology will position Indonesia as a leader in clean energy development in the Asia-Pacific region.
PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) (PT SMI) is accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia through a collaboration with PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (Persero) (PT PLN) and HDF Energy. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed at the State Palace in Jakarta in the presence of the Presidents of Indonesia and France. This agreement aims to explore financing support related to hydrogen utilization for electrification. The project will focus on developing hydrogen on Sumba Island, East Nusa Tenggara, leveraging HDF Energy's expertise in hydrogen-to-power technology. The initiative is projected to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions significantly over its 25-year operation, benefiting over 10 thousand households. PT SMI emphasizes the positive socio-economic impacts of the project, highlighting clean and stable energy access for the community and the creation of jobs to support local agriculture and tourism. This collaboration demonstrates a commitment to addressing climate change and positions Indonesia as a leader in clean energy development in the region.
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Clean Energy
Energy Transition
Fuel Cell Technology
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Sustainable Development
Economic Growth
GHG Emissions
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