Pertamina-LanzaTech Promote Technology-Based Clean Energy Investment
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - Pertamina and LanzaTech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop low-carbon energy solutions based on technology during the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston. The signing was conducted by Pertamina’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Oki Muraza, and LanzaTech’s Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Holmgren.
LanzaTech is a global technology company that converts carbon-rich waste gases into fuels and chemicals through American-origin microbial fermentation. With a circular economy approach, the developed technology helps industries reduce emissions while creating economic value and supporting energy resilience.
This collaboration focuses on developing waste-to-fuel technology, particularly the conversion of urban waste into ethanol through a fermentation process. This initiative is expected to address waste management challenges while opening new opportunities in the alternative energy sector and the carbon-recycled chemicals industry.
Oki stated that Indonesia faces two main challenges: the increasing volume of urban waste and the continuously growing need for clean energy. Currently, the national waste volume reaches around 56,600 tonnes per day, while ethanol demand is projected to increase to approximately 2.4 million kilolitres by 2030.
“Through this collaboration, we are promoting concrete solutions to turn challenges into opportunities, by converting waste into economically valuable fuel while supporting the energy transition,” said Oki, quoted from a written statement on Thursday (7/5/2026).
From a business perspective, this collaboration opens potential for developing a circular economy-based value chain, from waste processing, ethanol production, to the utilisation of derivative products such as blended fuels and chemical industry raw materials. This model has the potential to create new sources of income while improving waste and energy management efficiency.
Jennifer added that LanzaTech possesses microbial-based fermentation technology capable of converting various carbon sources into high-value products, including ethanol.
“With global experience and commercial facilities operating in various countries, as well as modular technology that can be scaled up, LanzaTech offers flexibility for implementation and integration with existing infrastructure, including refineries and urban waste management systems,” said Jennifer.
This collaboration is expected to drive the development of an integrated circular economy model, increase domestic energy supply, and open investment opportunities in the technology-based clean energy sector. This initiative also strengthens Indonesia’s position as an energy investment destination that not only relies on resources but also on innovation and technology, with development potential in various major cities in Indonesia.