Jakarta, INTI - PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) is exploring opportunities to collaborate with PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta (Lintasarta) on the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to accelerate Indonesia's sovereign digital transformation.
The collaboration was formalized through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sovereign Digitalization Support during the Merdeka AI Summit 2026 in Jakarta on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
Through the agreement, PGE and Lintasarta are exploring potential cooperation in developing and implementing secure, innovative, and sustainable AI technologies. The partnership also aims to strengthen cross-sector collaboration in building a competitive and sovereign national digital ecosystem.
The MoU was signed by PGE Director of Exploration and Development Edwil Suzandi and Lintasarta President Director Armand Hermawan, demonstrating both companies' commitment to creating added value for Indonesia's industries.
Edwil stated that the partnership aligns with PGE's efforts to strengthen its capabilities and competitiveness through innovation and technological development.
"This strategic collaboration between PGE and Lintasarta supports Indonesia's digital sovereignty ambitions. PGE brings its expertise in providing stable, clean geothermal energy, while Lintasarta is a leading player in the technology and digital industry. This partnership also reflects our Beyond Electricity vision, which recognizes that geothermal energy has the potential to contribute far beyond electricity generation," he said in a press release on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Geothermal Energy to Support Sustainable Data Center Infrastructure
As a world-leading geothermal producer, PGE is committed to supporting Indonesia's energy sovereignty by optimizing geothermal resources as a reliable source of clean energy.
One of the initiatives being pursued is the utilization of geothermal energy to support the expansion of data center capacity in Indonesia. This approach leverages the country's abundant domestic energy resources while contributing to the development of sustainable digital infrastructure.
To advance this opportunity, PGE is also collaborating with the Indonesia Data Center Provider Organization (IDPRO) and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Indonesia to establish the technical and commercial foundations for utilizing geothermal energy in data center infrastructure.
This initiative reflects PGE's efforts to connect Indonesia's domestic clean energy potential with the growing demand for digital ecosystem development.
Conclusion
Indonesia’s digital transformation requires not only advanced AI capabilities but also reliable and sustainable energy infrastructure. Through its collaboration with Lintasarta, PGE aims to explore the integration of geothermal energy and digital technology to support AI development and data center expansion. This initiative highlights the strategic role of renewable energy in strengthening Indonesia’s digital sovereignty while advancing a more sustainable digital ecosystem.
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