In Indonesia, PT Perusahaan Gas Negara Tbk (PGN, a natural gas supplier and subsidiary of Indonesian national oil company PT PERTAMINA), JGC Holdings Corporation, Osaka Gas Co. Ltd. and INPEX CORPORATION have started detailed discussions on commercialization of biomethane derived from palm oil mill effluent (POME) in Indonesia.
Pertamina, JGC, Osaka Gas and INPEX have been jointly studying use of POME-based biomethane for some time. Recently, a decision was made regarding use of PGN natural gas pipelines, which, along with the memorandum of understanding for feedstock procurement concluded with palm plantations and the expressions of interest received from customers, has led the participants to begin in-depth discussions. This phase will involve technical assessment of supply chain development, and biomethane production and supply, assuming that biomethane production would begin in southern Sumatra in 2025.
