Jakarta – Indonesia’s state-owned firms PT Telkom Indonesia and PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to integrate digital infrastructure with low-carbon energy supply, marking a step toward developing a green digital ecosystem, PGN stated on Monday, April 13.
The agreement, signed in Jakarta on April 10, will focus on supplying cleaner energy for data centres, including biomethane derived from palm oil waste in Sumatra. Telkom will lead the development of digital and data centre infrastructure, while PGN will provide the low-emission energy required to support operations.
The collaboration includes joint studies and potential implementation of green energy solutions across Telkom Group’s data centre ecosystem, both domestically and internationally. The initiative aims to ensure reliable access to sustainable energy, seen as critical for next-generation, energy-efficient data centres.
Bhimo Aryanto, Senior Director of Business Performance and Assets Optimisation at Danantara Indonesia, stated that they “view this collaboration as a significant opportunity to strengthen integration between the digital and energy sectors.” He added that the cooperation “will not only generate efficiency but also open up opportunities for the creation of new, sustainable value, as well as strengthen Indonesia’s position within the regional digital ecosystem.”
Several strategic locations—including Cikarang, Batam, Serpong, Sentul, and Surabaya—have been identified as potential development sites, leveraging PGN’s existing gas pipeline network.
Executives from both companies said the partnership reflects broader efforts to align Indonesia’s digital transformation with its energy transition goals, while strengthening the country’s position as a regional digital hub.
In parallel, Telkom is expanding global partnerships, including with Sembcorp Development Ltd, to explore integrated low-carbon solutions for “AI-ready” green data centres through its subsidiary NeutraDC.
The companies said the combined domestic and international collaborations are expected to create a more comprehensive ecosystem, linking green energy supply with digital infrastructure and commercial applications. (nsh)
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