The move aims to cut carbon emissions while ensuring national energy security.
Pertamina Senior Vice President Indira Pratyaksa said the transition must be taken seriously for Indonesia to stay resilient amid global change.
"Pertamina’s focus is not only on environmentally friendly energy, but also on reliable and affordable energy,” she said in a statement on Saturday.
One of the milestones was a SAF test flight by Pelita Air Service on August 20. The aircraft successfully completed a round trip from Jakarta to Bali using Pertamina’s eco-friendly fuel.
"The SAF we developed has undergone trials with international partners and proven to reduce emissions by up to 85 percent compared to conventional fuel," Pratyaksa explained.
Norman Ginting, Director of Projects and Operations at PT Pertamina New Renewable Energy (PNRE), said the transportation sector accounts for 36 percent of Indonesia’s energy use and about 73 percent of total fuel consumption.
He noted that Indonesia has relied on oil imports since 2003. To curb dependence and cut emissions, Pertamina is committed to accelerating diversification in the transport sector.
"Indonesia has abundant renewable energy potential, but challenges remain. The transition requires collective action and close collaboration from all parties," Ginting said.
For biodiesel, the government's B40 program will officially launch in 2025, supported by green refineries capable of producing hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to exceed blending needs.
Pertamina is also preparing two hydrogen refueling stations in Jakarta (2026) and West Java (2028), with an initial capacity of 200–500 kg per day.
In addition, through the Indonesia Battery Corporation (IBC), Pertamina is developing an electric vehicle (EV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) ecosystem, with the ambition of becoming the largest producer in ASEAN.
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