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PGEO’s Big Leap: Powering Indonesia’s Green Data Centers with Geothermal Energy By: Robert Buluma Indonesia’s digital economy is expanding at breakneck speed. With more than 212 million internet users, rapid cloud adoption, AI deployment, fintech growth, and government-led digitalization, the country is witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for data centers. But behind the glowing screens and humming servers lies a critical question: how will Indonesia power this digital future sustainably? PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGEO ) believes it has the answer,green data centers powered by geothermal energy. In a landmark move that could redefine the intersection between energy and digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia, PGEO has unveiled plans to expand its business into geothermal-powered green data centers, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Indonesia. This strategy places geothermal energy not just as a baseload power source, but as a cornerstone of the country’s low-carbon d...

Barito Renewables  Heats Up: BREN Expands Geothermal Capacity to Power Indonesia’s Energy Future By:  Robert Buluma Indonesia’s renewable energy landscape is heating up — literally. 💥 PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk (BREN) ), owned by billionaire Prajogo Pangestu, is taking bold steps to reinforce its position as a geothermal powerhouse. The company has unveiled a strategic expansion plan aimed at boosting its geothermal power generation capacity across multiple key plants. According to its latest public presentation, BREN will increase the capacity of its geothermal power plants (PLTP) in four locations — a move designed to propel corporate growth while contributing significantly to Indonesia’s clean energy targets. Among the headline projects: Wayang Windu Unit 3 will see a 30 MW capacity boost. Salak Unit 7 will gain an additional 40 MW , both targeted for completion by Q4 2026 . Wayang Windu Units 1 & 2 will undergo a retrofit adding 18.4 MW , expected by Q...

Indonesia Powers Ahead:  PT SMI and  Ormat Join Forces to Finance Geothermal Exploration By:  Robert Buluma Jakarta, September 17, 2025   Indonesia has taken another decisive step toward achieving energy independence and sustainability. PT  Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (Persero) (PT SMI) , in partnership with PT Ormat Geothermal Indonesia , has announced plans to explore potential financing for geothermal energy exploration in Wapsalit, Maluku and Toka Tindung, North Sulawesi . The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the sidelines of the Indonesia International Geothermal Conference and Exhibition (IIGCE) 2025 at the Jakarta International Convention Center, witnessed by the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia . The MoU was formalized by Reynaldi Hermansjah , President Director of PT SMI, and Dion Murdiono , President Director of PT Ormat Geothermal Indonesia , alongside senior executives  Sarana Mul...