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Hydrogen, which produces only water when burned and does not emit carbon, is regarded as the "ultimate clean energy." In the future, hydrogen will be indispensable in the production of steel, natural gas power generation, and even automobiles.
The Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) is formulating a hydrogen energy plan that is expected to be implemented as early as 2025. The estimated total consumption will be between 125,000 and 245,000 tons, starting with the manufacturing and natural gas network sectors, and then expanding to the power generation and transportation industries.
Indonesia's low-carbon hydrogen potential
Indonesia is a country with great potential for developing renewable energy, which also means there is a significant opportunity to produce more green hydrogen. According to the country’s "National Hydrogen Strategy" report released in 2023, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) stated that by 2060, Indonesia's potential for producing low-carbon hydrogen will reach 185,000 GWh in which such as Nusa Tenggara (16,572 GWh), South Sumatra (14,384 GWh), and Riau (14,402 GWh) all have opportunities for development.
