Ecobiz.asia — Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan-based technology firm CAST Inc. to develop sensor technologies for the energy and manufacturing sectors.
The agreement was signed by Aam Muharam of BRIN’s Organization for Energy and Manufacturing Research (OREM) and CAST Inc. CEO Kei Nakatsuma at the B.J. Habibie Science and Technology Park in Serpong on April 15, 2026.
According to a statement cited on Monday (April 20, 2026), the collaboration will focus on the application of sensor technologies to support both fossil-based and renewable energy industries, including gas-fired power plants, geothermal energy, and hydrogen technologies.
BRIN has appointed Head of the Research Center for Energy Conversion Technology, Tata Sutardi, to coordinate the implementation of the collaboration.
The research activities will also involve PLN Nusantara Power and Pertamina Geothermal Energy to strengthen technology development in the energy sector.
The partnership covers joint research, exchange of scientific data and information, shared use of research facilities, and the organization of scientific activities such as seminars and workshops.
In addition, the cooperation aims to enhance human resource capacity and expand knowledge exchange between Indonesia and Japan.
The MoU will be valid for three years and may be extended upon mutual agreement. The partnership marks an initial step in strengthening bilateral research collaboration to drive technological innovation in the energy and manufacturing industries. ***
