Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia \u2013 PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk\n(PGN), Pertamina\u2019s Gas Subholding, is continuing to strengthen\ndecarbonisation as part of its sustainable business strategy. By August\n2026, the Gas Subholding had reduced emissions by 29,574.87 tonnes of\nCO\u2082 equivalent (tCO\u2082eq), 35.3% above the target set for that period.<\/p>\n
The achievement reflects a positive trend in implementing\ndecarbonisation programmes across the Gas Subholding Group and provides\na basis for the company to reinforce emissions-reduction initiatives for\n2027\u20132030.<\/p>\n
PGN Director of Strategy and Business Development Mirza Mahendra said\ndecarbonisation was an important part of the company\u2019s business\nstrategy, both in supporting emissions reductions and in improving\noperational efficiency, maintaining competitiveness, and anticipating\nclimate-related and regulatory risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cEmissions reductions achieved by August 2026 show that the various\ndecarbonisation initiatives undertaken by the Gas Subholding are\ndelivering positive results. For PGN, decarbonisation is not merely\nabout fulfilling environmental commitments; it is part of a business\nstrategy to improve efficiency, strengthen competitiveness and create\nlong-term value for the company,\u201d Mirza said, according to a written\nstatement on Friday (16 October 2026).<\/p>\n
In line with this achievement, PGN is continuing to strengthen\ndecarbonisation programmes across the Gas Subholding Group. These\ninclude improving energy efficiency at operational facilities, reducing\ngas losses and making better use of lower-emission energy.<\/p>\n
The initiatives are intended to improve the management efficiency of\nnatural gas infrastructure and operations, while supporting the\ngovernment\u2019s commitment to reach Net Zero Emissions (NZE) by 2060 or\nsooner.<\/p>\n
Cumulatively, from 2025 to August 2026, the Gas Subholding recorded\nemissions reductions of more than 68,500 tCO\u2082eq, or around 15.7% of the\ncompany\u2019s cumulative decarbonisation target through 2034. In addition to\nenvironmental benefits, decarbonisation could also generate economic\nvalue for the company.<\/p>\n
Calculations for the decarbonisation programme put the Marginal\nAbatement Cost (MAC) at -US$0.19 thousand per tCO\u2082eq. The negative\nfigure indicates that the portfolio of emissions-reduction initiatives\ncould deliver cost savings as well as environmental benefits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough various energy-efficiency and operational-optimisation\nprogrammes, we are working to ensure that emissions-reduction efforts go\nhand in hand with higher productivity and cost efficiency.\nDecarbonisation therefore not only benefits the environment, but also\nhelps strengthen the company\u2019s business fundamentals,\u201d Mirza said.<\/p>\n
To sustain this progress, PGN held the Gas Subholding Decarbonisation\nWorkshop 2027\u20132030 in Jakarta on 7 October 2026. Representatives from\nPGN and its Gas Subholding Group entities took part, including PT\nPertamina Gas, PT Perta Arun Gas, PT Saka Energi Indonesia, PT Permata\nGraha Nusantara, PT PGN LNG Indonesia, PT PGAS Solution, PT PGAS\nTelekomunikasi Nusantara and PT Gagas Energi Indonesia. The workshop\naimed to develop an integrated emissions-reduction plan aligned with the\n2027\u20132030 Corporate Long-Term Plan (RJPP).<\/p>\n
The initiatives are also being developed in accordance with the Gas\nSubholding\u2019s ESG Roadmap 2025\u20132034, which provides a framework for the\ncompany\u2019s sustainability programmes. Proposed programmes will be\nfinalised and submitted to management to ensure implementation is\nmeasurable, integrated and sustainable.<\/p>\n
Mirza emphasised that the involvement of all Gas Subholding Group\nentities was essential to ensuring decarbonisation programmes were\ncarried out consistently and had a tangible impact on company\nperformance.<\/p>\n
\u201cDecarbonisation is no longer simply about reducing emissions. It is\npart of a business strategy to maintain efficiency and competitiveness,\nmitigate climate and regulatory risks, and meet the expectations of\ninvestors, customers and the public. Through collaboration across all\nGas Subholding Group entities, we are committed to strengthening the\nimplementation of measurable and sustainable decarbonisation\ninitiatives,\u201d Mirza said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pgn-boosts-business-efficiency-and-competitiveness-through-decarbonisation-1792144282", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }