PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (Persero) Tbk (PGN) is continuing to\nstrengthen the implementation of decarbonisation as part of its\nsustainable business strategy. By August 2026, its Gas Subholding had\nachieved an emissions reduction of 29,574.87 tonnes of CO\u2082 equivalent\n(tCO\u2082eq), 35.3% above the target set for the period.<\/p>\n
The achievement reflects a positive trend in the implementation of\ndecarbonisation programmes across the Gas Subholding Group. It also\nprovides a foundation for the company to strengthen its\nemissions-reduction initiatives for 2027\u20132030.<\/p>\n
PGN Director of Strategy and Business Development Mirza Mahendra said\ndecarbonisation had become an important part of the company\u2019s business\nstrategy. PGN\u2019s efforts are not limited to supporting emissions\nreductions, but also aim to improve operational efficiency, maintain\ncompetitiveness and anticipate climate-related and regulatory risks.<\/p>\n
\u201cEmissions reductions achieved by August 2026 show that the various\ndecarbonisation initiatives implemented by the Gas Subholding are\nproducing positive results. For PGN, decarbonisation is not merely a way\nto fulfil environmental commitments; it is part of a business strategy\nto improve efficiency, strengthen competitiveness and create long-term\nvalue for the company,\u201d Mirza said in a statement on Friday (16 October\n2026).<\/p>\n
PGN is also continuing to strengthen the implementation of\ndecarbonisation programmes across the Gas Subholding Group. These\nefforts include improving energy efficiency at operational facilities,\nreducing gas losses and optimising the use of lower-emission energy.<\/p>\n
The initiatives are intended to improve the efficiency of gas\ninfrastructure management and operations. They also support the\ngovernment\u2019s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions (NZE) by 2060 or\nearlier.<\/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.<\/p>\n
As well as delivering environmental benefits, decarbonisation could\ncreate economic value for the company. Calculations for its\ndecarbonisation programme put the Marginal Abatement Cost (MAC) at\n-US$0.19 thousand per tCO\u2082eq.<\/p>\n
The negative figure indicates that the portfolio of\nemissions-reduction initiatives could generate cost savings while also\ndelivering environmental benefits.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough various energy-efficiency and operational optimisation\nprogrammes, we are seeking to ensure that emissions-reduction efforts go\nhand in hand with higher productivity and lower costs. Decarbonisation\ntherefore not only benefits the environment, but also helps strengthen\nthe 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. The event brought\ntogether representatives from PGN and its Gas Subholding Group entities,\nincluding PT Pertamina Gas, PT Perta Arun Gas, PT Saka Energi Indonesia,\nPT Permata Graha Nusantara, PT PGN LNG Indonesia, PT PGAS Solution, PT\nPGAS Telekomunikasi Nusantara and PT Gagas Energi Indonesia. They worked\non an integrated emissions-reduction plan aligned with the 2027\u20132030\nCorporate Long-Term Plan (RJPP).<\/p>\n
The proposed initiatives also draw on the Gas Subholding ESG Roadmap\n2025\u20132034, which provides a framework for the company\u2019s sustainability\nprogrammes. The proposals will be finalised and submitted to management\nto ensure implementation is measurable, integrated and sustainable.<\/p>\n
Mirza stressed that the involvement of all Gas Subholding Group\nentities was essential to ensuring the decarbonisation programme was\nconsistently implemented 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 respond to the expectations\nof investors, 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-sustainable-decarbonisation-1792137118", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }