Jakarta – PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP) utilises green ammonia as an alternative fuel at the Labuan Steam Power Plant (PLTU), Banten, to accelerate the energy transition. This initiative is expected to reduce the use of coal, thereby reducing carbon emissions generated in the electricity generation process.
President Director of PLN Indonesia Power, Edwin Nugraha Putra, revealed that this step aligns with the government’s commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2060. “Utilising green ammonia as primary energy in PLTU is part of our efforts to support a sustainable energy transition in Indonesia. This is an important step towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2060,” Edwin said in a written statement on Sunday, August 25.
Edwin explained that using green ammonia will begin at the Banten 2 Labuan Generating Business Unit (UBP). This power plant will be a pilot project for implementing green ammonia in other power plants throughout Indonesia.
“If this project is successful, we can significantly reduce carbon emissions generated by the electricity sector,” he added.
To realise this plan, PLN Indonesia Power is working with PT Pupuk Kujang and IHI Corporation to conduct a feasibility study. The study will examine the technical and economic aspects of the entire green ammonia value chain, from supply to application in combustion.
“Through this cooperation, we hope to identify the best solution in applying green ammonia as primary energy in PLTU,” Edwin explained.
IHI Corporation will focus on technical studies on the ammonia combustion demonstration, while PLN IP provides the power plant and operational personnel. PT Pupuk Kujang, the main ammonia producer in Indonesia, will be responsible for producing and supplying green ammonia.
Maryono, President Director of PT Pupuk Kujang, expressed his enthusiasm for this collaboration.
“As an ammonia producer, we are pleased to be able to contribute to this sustainable energy initiative. This cooperation aligns with our commitment to support environmental sustainability,” said Maryono.
Associate Director of IHI Corporation, Shinichi Takano, also emphasised the important role of technology in the energy transition. “We are honoured to work on this project with PLN Indonesia Power and Pupuk Kujang. Our ammonia technology has great potential in transforming the energy sector in Indonesia and paving the way to a greener future,” said Takano.
Through this collaboration, PLN Indonesia Power hopes to encourage innovation in the energy sector and accelerate the transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy in Indonesia. (Hartatik)