PGE Promotes Clean Energy Investment Opportunities Whilst Advancing Financial Literacy
Jakarta - PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE), in collaboration with the Financial Services Authority (OJK) and Indonesia Stock Exchange (BEI), has promoted financial literacy amongst young people through a Youth Seminar titled “Earning Returns from Energy Shares” held at Parahyangan Catholic University (Unpar) in Bandung.
The initiative forms part of efforts to introduce renewable energy investment opportunities, particularly clean energy ventures, to university students as future investors.
Herlina Hayati, Head of the OJK’s Financial Institution Supervision Division for West Java, stressed that financial literacy is essential before individuals commence investing, especially for students new to capital markets.
“Before investing, it is important to understand your financial condition, risks, and investment objectives. Investment decisions should be made prudently and with planning to avoid problems in the future,” she stated in an official statement on Friday, 13 March 2026.
From the capital markets perspective, Verdi Ikhwan, Vice Director of Research at BEI, emphasised the importance of establishing investment habits early as part of sound financial planning.
“Investment is important because inflation occurs every year. Through investing, the value of money can grow and is not eroded by rising prices. If pursued consistently, equity investment can deliver optimal results over the long term through compounding effects,” he explained.
Lufan Nassya Faswara, Manager of Partnership and Portfolio Management at PGE, noted that the energy sector, particularly renewable energy, holds strong long-term prospects as global demand for low-emission energy continues to rise.
“Geothermal is a renewable energy source with immense potential in Indonesia of approximately 24 GW. Indonesia’s geological position along an active volcanic belt makes geothermal resources exceptionally abundant and promising for development as clean energy and as a long-term investment opportunity,” he stated.
According to him, global commitments to energy transition, including through international agreements to reduce carbon emissions, are driving increased demand for reliable, stable, and sustainable energy sources. In this context, geothermal has distinct advantages because it can generate electricity consistently with high capacity utilisation rates.
The seminar also featured academic perspectives on the importance of understanding business fundamentals before purchasing shares, including assessing sectoral prospects underpinning company operations. The energy sector is regarded as strategically significant because it directly supports economic growth and the transition towards low-carbon energy.
Through this initiative, PGE and stakeholders aim to enhance investment literacy amongst young people whilst introducing the clean energy sector as a sustainable long-term investment option. PGE believes young people’s engagement in understanding investment and energy transition will be crucial to supporting Indonesia’s future economic growth.
Currently, PGE manages 15 geothermal working areas in Indonesia with total installed capacity of 1,932 MW, operated both independently and through joint operation contracts. Indonesia possesses the world’s second-largest geothermal potential, opening substantial opportunities for clean energy development and long-term energy sector investment.