PT Pertamina (Persero) and the Japan Cooperation Centre for Petroleum & Sustainable Energy (JCCP) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding “Collaboration in The Field of Capability Development & Technical Cooperation in The Energy Sector” in Jakarta on 13 May 2024.
Emma Sri Martini, director of finance of Pertamina, highlighted that the collaboration with JCCP is part of Pertamina’s efforts to address energy transition challenges, particularly the energy trilemma, through initiatives and cooperation with various parties. She stated, “One of the collaborations with JCCP involves three potential aspects: capacity development, which includes energy conservation and sustainable digitalization; women empowerment, focusing on career development and women empowerment; and technical assistance, which includes research initiatives supported by JCCP, such as studies on CO2 reform technology implementation in Indonesia, agroforestation development of rubber trees to produce carbon-neutral oil, and sustainable aviation fuel development.”
Tsuyoshi Nakai, CEO of JCCP, expressed appreciation for the collaboration with Pertamina. “Pertamina and JCCP have had a long-standing business relationship, and this MoU is an initiative to enhance our cooperation. To strengthen the relationship, a cooperation dialogue forum has been established to discuss our collaboration achievements and plans,” he said. Nakai also noted that the signing of this agreement is part of the Asia Zero Emission Community event, which received full support from both the Indonesian and Japanese governments in December 2023.
Agus Cahyono Adi, Head of the Bureau of Communication, Public Information Services, and Cooperation of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, emphasised the ministry’s support for this collaborative effort. He remarked, “This is important, as Pertamina is a major hope of the government to become a leader and pioneer, aiming towards the net zero emissions target in the future.”
Fadjar Djoko Santoso, vice president of corporate communication of Pertamina, added that this MoU is a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration process. “This MoU signing signifies that we have reached a more solid level of collaboration and demonstrates both parties’ commitment to create innovation and make tangible efforts towards mutually beneficial cooperation for both Pertamina and JCCP, accelerating the energy transition in terms of human resource preparation and energy projects,” he explained.
The MoU exchange was conducted by Emma Sri Martini and Tsuyoshi Nakai, and witnessed by Ueda Hajime, Economic Minister at the Embassy of Japan in Indonesia, Special Counsellor Haruhiko Ando, and Agus Cahyono Adi. Senior leaders and executive board members from both parties also attended the event.
Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programmes that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals. These efforts align with environmental, social, and governance implementation across all of Pertamina’s business lines and operations.
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