Collaboration to Decarbonize Indonesia’s Maritime Sector with Green Hydrogen Initiative

PT HDF Energy Indonesia, a subsidiary of HDF Energy, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Transportation, state-owned electric utility PT PLN (Persero), and ferry operator PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry (Persero) to study the decarbonization of Indonesia’s maritime sector using locally produced green hydrogen. The study, co-funded by the International Maritime Organization, will focus on Eastern Indonesia, where HDF Energy is developing 23 Renewstable® hydrogen power plants integrating solar parks with green hydrogen energy storage.

The goal is to supply green hydrogen to power high-power fuel cells developed by HDF Energy in France, converting maritime fleets to zero-emission solutions. ASDP, operating one of the world’s largest ferry networks, will explore converting its fleet and port infrastructure to green hydrogen-based propulsion systems, significantly reducing emissions. PT PLN has initiated hydrogen pilot projects in Indonesia and plans to invest up to USD 2.3 billion in Renewstable® hydrogen power plants as a cleaner alternative to diesel-based power.

HDF Energy also signed an MoU with PT Pelayaran Bahtera Adhiguna to assess hydrogen as a clean alternative for powering auxiliary systems on large vessels. Mathieu Geze, Director for APAC at HDF Energy, expressed pride in positioning Indonesia as a leader in green hydrogen innovation in the Asia-Pacific, emphasizing the significance of fuel cells in decarbonizing maritime transport. The collaboration highlights the strong partnership between France and Indonesia in energy and lays the groundwork for a zero-emission maritime future through national leadership and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

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