Jakarta, INTI - PT Pertamina Hulu Energi (PHE), along with PT Pertamina (Persero), PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN), and PT Pupuk Indonesia (Persero), signed a joint study agreement (JSA) for the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to support low-carbon ammonia production in Indonesia.
The signing took place last week during the Indonesia Petroleum Association Convention and Exhibition (IPA Convex) 2026 at ICE BSD, Tangerang.
The signing was carried out by Pertamina's Senior Vice President of Technology, Innovation & Implementation, Hana Timoti; PHE's Director of Investment and Business Development, Dannif Utojo Danusaputro; PGN's PTH Director of Strategy and Business Development, Hery Murahmanta; and Pupuk Indonesia's Director of Engineering and Business Development, Jamsaton Nababan.
Dannif Utojo Danusaputro stated that the cross-sector collaboration is a crucial step in building an integrated CCS ecosystem in Indonesia.
"This cross-sector collaboration demonstrates a shared commitment to providing tangible decarbonization solutions for nationally strategic industries. This synergy is expected to open up opportunities for broader CCS development while supporting Indonesia's net-zero emissions target," said Dannif.
The Carbon Emissions are Taken from Pupuk Indonesia Facilities
This collaboration is a strategic step between national companies in building an industrial decarbonization value chain by integrating carbon dioxide emissions from ammonia plants owned by Pupuk Indonesia and its affiliates.
The carbon dioxide emissions will then be transported and injected into Pertamina's working areas with carbon storage potential. This scheme is part of the development of CCS technology used to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the industrial and energy sectors.
Through this joint study, the parties will explore the potential for collaboration in CCS development to support low-carbon ammonia production in line with the national energy transition and industrial emissions reduction targets.
The scope of the study includes the development of low-carbon ammonia production at existing facilities owned by Pupuk Indonesia and its affiliates. Excess carbon dioxide from the facilities will be assessed for distribution to potential storage locations around West and East Java.
Hana Timoti stated that the development of CCS for low-carbon ammonia is one strategy to expand the application of low-carbon technology in the national industrial sector.
"This joint study demonstrates the synergy between entities within the Pertamina Group and national strategic partners to develop an integrated carbon value chain. Through the use of CCS technology, we hope to support the development of low-carbon products such as ammonia, while strengthening the competitiveness of the national industry in facing the global energy transition," said Hana.
Conclusion
Pertamina, Pertamina Hulu Energi, PGN, and Pupuk Indonesia signed a joint study agreement on the development of carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology to support low-carbon ammonia production in Indonesia. This collaboration aims to build an integrated industrial decarbonization ecosystem by utilizing carbon dioxide emissions from Pupuk Indonesia's ammonia facilities for storage in Pertamina's operating areas with carbon storage potential. The study will explore the development of the carbon value chain, including carbon dioxide distribution and storage in West and East Java.
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