Jakarta – PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) continues to strengthen national energy security by investing heavily in the gas infrastructure sector to anticipate a surge in demand, according to PLN EPI’s Director of Gas and Fuel, Rakhmad Dewanto, Tuesday, November 26.
“We are committed to supporting the development of upstream facilities and gas midstream infrastructure to meet the growing electricity demand while reducing dependence on fuel oil imports,” Rakhmad said during a discussion on Green & Clean Investment Opportunity in Indonesia at Electricity Connect 2024.
Gas demand for electricity is projected to jump significantly from 1,333 Billion British Thermal Units per Day (BBTUD) in 2024 to 2,351 BBTUD in 2033, reflecting an average annual growth of 6.5 percent.
According to Rakhmad, one of PLN EPI’s focuses is the development of onshore</a> and Floating Storage Regasification Unit (FSRU) facilities in strategic areas such as Sulawesi, Maluku, Nusa Tenggara, and Nias. The project is entering the Front End Engineering Design* (FEED) stage and is designed to increase domestic gas processing capacity, particularly LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas).
PLN EPI is also working with local and international partners to assess the potential of green hydrogen and green ammonia as part of a long-term strategy for clean energy transition.
PLN EPI notes that these investments not only support domestic needs but also create opportunities to encourage international cooperation in the clean energy sector. The development of gas infrastructure, including FSRU, is also expected to improve the reliability of the national electricity system. (Hartatik)
