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Jakarta, September 2025   In a move that could change how Indonesia leverages its enormous geothermal endowment, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk  (PGE) and PT  Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) signed a joint declaration to develop a green hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia.  By:  Robert Buluma The announcement  made at the 11th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention & Exhibition (IIGCE) in Jakarta  signals an ambition to turn geothermal heat into a strategic feedstock for low-carbon fuels and industrial feedstocks, not just electricity. Why this matters Indonesia sits on some of the world’s richest geothermal resources. Traditionally those resources have been used to generate baseload electricity; PGE’s partnership with Toyota broadens the conversation: use geothermal power and heat to produce green hydrogen, then convert that hydrogen into transport fuels, ammonia, methanol, or industrial hydrogen for heavy industry. That pivot...

 Unveiling Indonesia's Geothermal Potential: A Powerhouse Partnership Igniting Sustainable Energy Solutions By: Robert Buluma In the heart of Southeast Asia lies a land of untapped energy potential, where the earth's heat silently beckons to be harnessed for the greater good. Indonesia, known for its rich natural landscapes, is now stepping into the spotlight of sustainable energy with a groundbreaking collaboration between Ignis H2 Energy and Imeco Inter Sarana. Picture this: a strategic partnership fueled by innovation and expertise, aimed at unlocking the vast geothermal opportunities nestled within Indonesia's diverse terrain. Ignis H2 Energy, a Houston-based pioneer in geothermal exploration, joins forces with Jakarta's own Imeco Inter Sarana, a powerhouse in local capabilities and market knowledge. Together, they embark on a mission to fast-track the development of geothermal resources, paving the way for a greener, more sustainable future. What makes this partner...

Pertamina Geothermal Energy, GDC, and AGIL Agree to Accelerate Development of 2 Geothermal Fields in Kenya By: Robert Buluma Nairobi, Kenya, March 8, 2024 – PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) has reached an agreement with Kenya's geothermal development companies, Geothermal Development Company Ltd. (GDC), and Africa Geothermal International Ltd. (AGIL), to expedite the development of geothermal fields in the African nation. Exploration of two geothermal fields in Kenya, developed by PGE along with its partners, is expected to commence in 2024. In high-level discussions held at GDC's headquarters in Nairobi on Wednesday (3/6/2024), PGE and GDC discussed the support from the Kenyan government in accelerating the geothermal field development project in Suswa, a volcanic area located in Narok, Kenya. GDC is a government-owned geothermal developer in Kenya. The PGE delegation, led by President Director Julfi Hadi and accompanied by PGE's Director of Exploration and Develop...