Jakarta – PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) presents agricultural innovations and empowers communities through its clean energy-based circular economy approach. Answering the challenges faced by farmers to improve coffee quality and reduce dependence on expensive chemical fertilisers.
The Geothermal Coffee Process (GCP) initiative utilises exhaust steam from the Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant to speed up the coffee drying process. Previously, it took 30-45 days, but now it only takes 3-10 days. Geothermal Organic Fertiliser (GeO-Fert) processes agricultural and household waste into organic fertiliser by utilising geothermal steam at 60 to 70 degrees Celsius. The fermentation process takes only 12 hours and can produce 28.8 tonnes of dry fertiliser in one year, which is currently used by more than 160 local farmers. This technology reinforces sustainable farming practices that are cost-effective and minimise waste. (nsh)
Banner photo: Geothermal Coffee Process (GCP). Source: PGE
