Amid Global Energy Turmoil, Pertamina Pushes for Renewable Energy
PT Pertamina (Persero) is continuously accelerating the development of new renewable energy (EBT) as part of efforts towards national energy resilience. This commitment is strengthened as a long-term energy solution amid global geopolitics, which impacts the volatility of global energy supply and prices.
Vice President of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina (Persero), Muhammad Baron, stated that EBT development is a strategic step for Pertamina to achieve national energy resilience, while also supporting the government’s National Energy General Plan (RUEN) targets for a sustainable future.
“Global geopolitical dynamics affect the stability of fossil fuel supply and prices. Therefore, Pertamina continues to strengthen the energy mix through EBT development. These efforts not only enhance national energy independence but also contribute to cleaner energy for the environment,” Baron said in a statement on Friday (3/4/2026).
By the end of 2025, Pertamina has produced clean energy up to 8,743 gigawatt hours (GWh) from various low-carbon sources. Clean energy such as geothermal serves as a power source for various plants with an installed capacity of 3,271 megawatts (MW).
Among them are the 2.4 MW Biogas Power Plant (PLTBg), 1,760 MW Gas to Power from Jawa Satu Power, 12.9 MW Gas to Power from Pertamina Power Indonesia, 55.3 MW solar from Pertamina Power Indonesia, and 772.5 MW geothermal energy.
In addition, Pertamina New & Renewable Energy subholding’s stake in the Philippine company Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has produced a 669.3 MW solar power plant.
The development of clean energy is not only for the commercial sector; Pertamina is also promoting the utilisation of clean energy at the community level.
To date, Pertamina has built 252 Independent Energy Villages (DEB) across Indonesia to develop transitional energy, namely solar panels, micro-hydro, biogas, and other renewables. “We hope that through the utilisation of transitional energy, village communities will not only have energy resilience but also drivers for economic activities,” Baron explained.
From that number, 156 DEB locations have proven capable of producing 15.8 thousand tonnes of rice and 890.4 tonnes of non-rice food crops, supporting national food security.
Looking ahead, Pertamina is committed to expanding clean energy-based initiatives and community empowerment. The hope is that Indonesia will not only be able to face economic turmoil and climate change but also grow into a centre for energy and new economic independence.
The utilisation of EBT is also in line with the government’s National Energy General Plan (RUEN) for the coming year. Pertamina is committed to promoting energy transition, not only as an energy source but as an effort to reduce carbon emissions in Indonesia.
As a leading company in the energy transition sector, Pertamina is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission target by 2060 and continues to promote programmes that directly impact the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
All these efforts align with Pertamina’s transformation oriented towards governance, public service, business sustainability, and the environment, by applying Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) principles across all business lines and operations.