Pertamina's Bali program boosts agriculture and tourism with renewable energy

Pertamina is fostering community self-sufficiency through its "Desa Energi Berdikari" (DEB) program, which combines new and renewable energy (EBT) with economic empowerment. One such initiative, "Uma Palak Lestari," supported by Pertamina Patra Niaga Aviation Fuel Terminal (AFT) Ngurah Rai in Bali, focuses on integrating these elements in Denpasar Utara.

Company commissioners Nanik S Deyang and Condro Kirono visited the program site to witness its success. They observed various facilities and symbolically planted rice, supporting sustainable agriculture powered by clean energy. Previously, local farmers struggled with water shortages during long dry seasons, impacting harvests and livelihoods. The DEB program addresses this by developing sustainable food agriculture with EBT, alongside eco-tourism and educational tourism.

The agricultural sector benefits from a new irrigation system using Renewable Battery Technology (RBT) and micro-hydro power, capable of generating 21 kWp. This clean energy initiative reduces carbon emissions by 27.3 tons of CO₂eq annually. The system now irrigates 103 hectares of farmland, equipped with digital irrigation technology and electric farming tools like tractors and rice hullers.

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Pertamina continues to encourage community independence through the Desa Energi Berdikari (DEB) program, one of the Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) programs that integrates the utilization of new and renewable energy (EBT) with community economic empowerment.

Furthermore, Pertamina established the Bale Melajang facility as an agricultural education center, promoting organic fertilizer use and providing training on Subak-based irrigation management. The program has positively impacted around 408 beneficiaries, including 24 women farmers. Economic gains include annual electricity cost savings of up to Rp 44 million and increased rice productivity from 5.5 to 7.5 tons per hectare. An additional 5-hectare area dedicated to organic Mentik Susu rice cultivation generates an annual turnover of Rp 476 million.

Beyond agriculture, the program has developed an eco-tourism and educational tourism zone featuring green spaces, a jogging track, a cafe, and a camping ground. This attracts approximately 72,000 local and international tourists, contributing Rp 64 million annually to community income. Pertamina Commissioner Nanik S Deyang praised the TJSL program at DEB Uma Palak Lestari for its comprehensive approach.

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The program has provided benefits to around 408 beneficiaries, including 24 women farmers. The economic impact generated includes electricity cost savings of up to Rp 44 million per year and an increase in rice productivity from 5.5 tons to 7.5 tons per hectare.