Pertamina NRE Group and Genvia sign MoU on advanced green hydrogen production technology

In Indonesia, PT Pertamina Power Indonesia, PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE), and Genvia have signed memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate on developing green hydrogen production through the integration of advanced solid oxide electrolyzer (SOEL) technology with geothermal heat resources. 

The agreement includes the assessment  of techno-economics  of using  Genvia’s advanced SOEL high-temperature technology to reduce energy consumption in green hydrogen production. The assessment will be conducted on one of PGE’s geothermal sites. 

“We at Pertamina NRE are excited about this partnership with Genvia, which we believe will significantly accelerate the advancement of green hydrogen initiatives in Indonesia. This collaboration underscores our commitment to explore innovative solutions to achieve cost-effective hydrogen production and to maximize Indonesia green energy potential, such as geothermal. We believe that this will bring lots of benefits for Indonesia, including to reduce carbon emissions” ” said John Anis, Pertamina NRE CEO.

PGE, Pertamina NRE’s geothermal subsidiary, will provide geothermal heat resources for the study. 

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