BRIN develops ANG gas to replace three-kilogram LPG
The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is currently developing an innovation known as Adsorbed Natural Gas (ANG), which is projected to serve as an alternative replacement for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for households.
The Head of BRIN, Arif Satria, stated that the technology being developed, which uses Metal Organic Framework (MOF), will provide an extremely high level of usage efficiency. “There will be a twofold efficiency, almost 1.5 to two times higher, and this will become an energy revolution in Indonesia,” he said during the Energy Week 2026 event in Jakarta on Tuesday.
Arif provided an example where, if a household typically consumes one conventional three-kilogram gas cylinder within ten days, ANG technology could extend that duration to 20–25 days. This breakthrough, environmentally friendly innovation is being developed collaboratively with a renowned expert from Kyoto, Professor Susumu Kitagawa, by establishing a sister laboratory in Serpong, South Tangerang.
According to the Head of BRIN, the development of this new gas energy source is part of BRIN’s intensive efforts to fulfil the mandate of national energy independence and sovereignty to match developed nations. He noted that strong innovation, a conducive ecosystem, and an ecosystem connecting laboratories, universities, industry, government, and society are required for national energy transformation efforts.
“The development of renewable energy is one of our important priorities, because we have very great potential in solar, geothermal, wind, bioenergy, and various other clean energy sources,” said Arif Satrium.
Meanwhile, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Technology, Brian Yuliarto, assessed that the technology downstreaming steps led by BRIN alongside university researchers represent the most sensible and sustainable way forward. “With strong research, superior talent, and industry involvement, God willing, Indonesia will be able to build energy independence, strengthen national industry, and step forward as a developed nation,” said Brian Yuliarto.