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Pertamina Geothermal and UGM Develop Geothermal-Based Agricultural Booster

From Republika · (6m ago) Indonesian Positive tone

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) is collaborating with Gadjah Mada University and PT Agrotekno Estetika Laboratoris to develop a geothermal-based agricultural booster.
  • This innovation, known as Project Beyond-Katrili, aims to advance environmentally friendly agriculture and enhance national food security in Indonesia.
  • The project integrates geothermal energy research with agricultural technology, utilizing silica and chitosan from shrimp and crab waste to improve soil quality and plant growth.

As a publication based in Indonesia, Republika is proud to highlight this significant collaboration between PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), Gadjah Mada University (UGM), and PT Agrotekno Estetika Laboratoris. This initiative, dubbed Project Beyond-Katrili, represents a crucial step forward in advancing environmentally friendly agriculture and bolstering national food security.

Collaboration accelerates innovation and becomes the implementation of our vision in encouraging sustainable development and national food security.

— Andi Joko NugrohoDirector of Operations at Pertamina Geothermal Energy, explaining the significance of the collaboration.

The synergy between geothermal energy and agricultural technology is a testament to Indonesia's commitment to sustainable development. The utilization of geothermal resources, coupled with innovative agricultural practices, showcases the nation's potential to maximize its abundant natural resources. This project not only aims to boost agricultural productivity but also to expand the utilization of geothermal energy, aligning with our vision for a greener future.

The development of katrili is a concrete example of energy and food integration.

— Prof. SeloDean of the Faculty of Engineering at UGM, highlighting the project's practical application.

This collaboration underscores the vital role of Indonesian institutions, like UGM, in bridging the gap between research and practical implementation. The development of the 'katrili' booster, which incorporates silica and chitosan derived from waste, exemplifies a scientific, cross-disciplinary approach to solving real-world challenges. It's a proud moment for Indonesian innovation, demonstrating our capability to create impactful solutions that benefit both the environment and the agricultural sector.

This innovation uses a cross-disciplinary scientific approach.

— Pri UtamiTeam Leader of Researchers at FT UGM, emphasizing the scientific rigor behind the innovation.
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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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