Ecobiz.asia — Pertamina says Indonesia’s energy transition cannot rely solely on efficiency measures or CCS/CCUS technologies, stressing the need to rapidly expand low-carbon businesses and secure a robust carbon credit supply as part of its core decarbonization strategy.
Muhammad Taufik, Manager of Strategic Partnership & Marketing at Pertamina NRE, said the company must reduce emissions by 4 million tons of CO₂ by 2030, making carbon markets and renewable expansion essential pillars of its transition.
“We come from a fossil-based industry, but now we have to build a low-carbon business while still safeguarding national energy security. It is challenging, but this is our long-term strategy,” Taufik said at the Global Carbon Summit Indonesia 2025 hosted by Ecobiz Asia in Jakarta, on Nov. 26–27, 2025.
Pertamina NRE already produces carbon credits from the Lahendong geothermal plant and the North Sumatra biogas facility, totaling nearly 900,000 tons of CO₂ sold since 2023. Demand continues to grow, with letters of intent arriving from aviation and maritime sectors seeking EU-compliant credits.
To secure future supply, Pertamina is developing new carbon projects, including nature-based collaborations with Perhutani in Kalimantan and biomethane initiatives converting landfill waste in West Java.
In parallel, the company is expanding its renewable portfolio—geothermal, solar, biomass—and supporting government programs such as bioethanol development to cut fuel imports and emissions in transport.
Emission reductions in Pertamina’s decarbonization roadmap are also pursued through energy efficiency, CCS/CCUS deployment, and engine modernization across operations. But Taufik said these measures cannot stand alone. “We must build the low-carbon energy ecosystem for the future while maintaining today’s energy supply,” he said.
He added that securing high-quality carbon credits is essential to meet both internal needs and international market requirements. “Quality determines acceptance and price. That’s why we are expanding aggressively,” he said. ***
