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Pertamina Expands Clean Energy to Ships, Cuts Carbon Emissions

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pertamina installed a solar power system on the Patra 2303 oil barge, reducing carbon emissions by 79.2 tons annually.
  • This initiative expands the use of clean energy across Pertamina's business, including its national energy distribution fleet.
  • The project demonstrates the feasibility of using solar energy and battery storage for maritime operations, supporting Indonesia's energy transition goals.

State-owned energy giant Pertamina is advancing its clean energy commitment into the maritime sector with the installation of a solar power system on its Oil Barge (OB) Patra 2303. This move is expected to cut carbon emissions by 79.2 tons of COโ‚‚ per year and reduce diesel fuel consumption.

The solar power system, installed at a shipyard in Bangka Belitung, is part of Pertamina's broader strategy to increase clean energy use across its operations, including its fleet that distributes national energy and has historically relied on fossil fuels.

Agung Wicaksono, Director of Business Transformation and Sustainability at Pertamina, highlighted the project's significance, stating, "The use of solar energy combined with batteries shows that de-dieselization can be done not only on land but also at sea. This is proof that Pertamina is ready to support the acceleration of the energy transition." He emphasized that the project aligns with Pertamina's goal of achieving Net Zero Emission by 2060, or sooner.

The use of solar energy combined with batteries shows that de-dieselization can be done not only on land but also at sea. This is proof that Pertamina is ready to support the acceleration of the energy transition.

โ€” Agung WicaksonoDirector of Business Transformation and Sustainability at Pertamina, commenting on the installation of solar panels on the oil barge.

The initiative is also a testament to inter-entity synergy within Pertamina. PT Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (PNRE) developed the renewable energy solution, PT Pertamina Trans Kontinental (PTK) operates the fleet, and PIS (as the parent company) supported the innovation. PNRE Director John Anis detailed that the system uses an off-grid solar power plant with a capacity of 11.5 kWp integrated with a 32 kWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The generated solar energy powers the ship's auxiliary engines, significantly reducing the need for diesel.

This implementation is projected to save up to 28.08 kiloliters of diesel annually. PT PIS Business Planning Director Eka Suhendra noted that the project marks a crucial milestone in Pertamina's maritime decarbonization strategy, reinforcing the potential of renewable energy for more environmentally friendly shipping operations and supporting national decarbonization agendas.

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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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