Pertamina Hulu Rokan expounds on Wetlands Innovation at COP28

DUBAI, Dec 5, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) presented innovations in creating wetlands to manage wastewater produced from its operational activities at COP28 on Friday. PHR’s innovations, which were implemented to support the achievement of net zero emissions (NZE) by 2060, were presented at the 2023 UN Climate Change Summit, or Conference of the Parties (COP28), in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), on Friday (12/01).

PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) present its innovation in constructing wetlands to manage water waste produced from its operational activities at COP28. (Antara / HO-Pertamina) — PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) presented its innovation in constructing wetlands to manage wastewater from its operational activities at COP28. (Antara / HO-Pertamina)

PHR Vice President, Facility Engineering, Erwin Sinisuka explained that nature-based solutions (NBS) were employed to manage wastewater produced by Pertamina’s energy production processes. Wastewater management was carried out using constructed wetlands based on hydro technology, where wetlands are formed using a hydraulic loading rate technique, so that wastewater management simply used gravity.

PHR Vice President of Facility Engineering Erwin Sinisuka. (ANTARA/HO-PERTAMINA)

Erwin said the development of wetlands were part of the effort towards environmentally friendly operations, in accordance with environmental standards of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry. The session, ‘Unlocking the Potential of Nature Based Solutions, for Adaptation and Mitigation of Climate Change’ was held at the Indonesian Pavilion, COP28, on Friday.

PHR has built constructed wetland covering an area of 5,000 m2 in one of its Rokan Block work areas. The wetland is the company’s pilot waste management project, while it is developing 14 wetland construction projects in its work areas.

The wetland has reduced emissions by 1,341 tCO2eq from January to October 2023, and has reduced wastewater discharge, which reached 11,30 barrels per day (bwpd) before construction, whereas now it is only 7,217 bwpd.

Constructed wetlands are not only for waste management but can provide more significant benefits for the community. “The community will always be our focal point, as their involvement can be the key to successful wetland management,” Sinisuka said.

PHR collaborates with local communities to manage these wetlands. The buffer materials and plants used at this location come from local sources, including coconut fiber, which is used as a filter. Apart from that, the community can use filtered water, he said.

Vice President of Upstream Business Operational Excellence, Health, Safety, and Environment, PHR I, Nyoman Widaryantha Naya added that this artificial wetland also becomes a water absorption area, which can reduce the risk of flooding “This constructed wetland also has many other benefits for the community. Residents are also now using the area as a small-scale transportation route by boat,” Widaryantha said.

In a similar session, the Deputy for Environmental and Forestry Management Coordination at the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Nani Hendiarti, stated that Indonesia has great potential to develop NBS, where 15 percent of the world’s NBS potential is in Indonesia.

Seeing these various potentials, the government is developing a blue carbon roadmap. Presidential Regulation 98 (2021) concerning the Economic Value of Carbon strengthens the optimization of blue carbon. “We will also include the marine sector and blue carbon in the nationally determined contribution targets,” Hendiarti said.

The Director General of Marine Spatial Management, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries, Victor Gustaaf Manopo, said that blue carbon is part of climate adaptation through ecosystem resilience.

The event was also attended by Assistant Deputy Secretary, UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, Mohamed Salman Alhammadi; Senior Natural Resources Management Specialist, World Bank, Ambroise Beriner; President Director, Sucofindo, Jodi Triananda Hasjim; and Executive Director, Tropical Forest Alliance, World Economic Forum, Jack Hurd.

As a leading company in the energy transition sector, Pertamina is committed to supporting the 2060 Net Zero Emission targets and continues to encourage programs that impact the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts align with implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) in all Pertamina business lines and operations.

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Media Contact
Sonitha Poernomo
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PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR)
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Pertamina Reaffirms its Commitment to Net Zero Emissions by 2060

JAKARTA, Dec 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero) Nicke Widyawati reiterated Pertamina’s commitment to supporting the Indonesian Government in achieving net zero emissions by 2060 at the 2023 UN Climate Change Summit or Conference of the Parties (COP-28), being held in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, from November 30 to December 12, 2023.

President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero) Nicke Widyawati (second left) during the 2023 UN Climate Change Summit (COP-28), taking place in Dubai, UAE. [Antara / HO-Pertamina]

In a discussion session at the Indonesian Pavilion, Widyawati explained that Indonesia faces an energy trilemma with three main issues: energy security, equality, and sustainability. To deal with these three issues, Pertamina has developed three comprehensive strategic initiatives: decarbonization of the company’s operations (scope 1), building new low-carbon businesses (scope 2), and implementing a carbon offset program (scope 3).

As a developing country, she said that Indonesia targets stable economic growth where energy catalyzes economic growth. Therefore, as a state-owned enterprise (BUMN), Pertamina places energy security as a top priority. However, Pertamina must manage the balance for energy equality, which includes energy accessibility, affordability, and energy sustainability in reducing carbon emissions in our operations for scopes one, two, and three, Widyawati said.

She said that Indonesia is not ready to switch all fossil fuels to renewable energy, as this would endanger national energy security. Therefore, Pertamina has developed initiatives for managing sustainability while maintaining energy security and strengthening energy equality.

Pertamina must maintain its primary business, oil and gas, because the Indonesian government aims to increase upstream oil and gas production from 700,000 barrels per day to 1 million barrels per day in 2030. But this is done using a green operation method, she said.

Pertamina is carrying out three initiatives towards energy efficiency, as it is essential and more manageable for reducing emissions. The contribution of energy efficiency to reducing emissions is around 39 percent. That is why we focus on energy efficiency in our operations: upstream, processing, and downstream, Widyawati said.

Next is methane reduction. Methane can destroy the environment, which is worse than CO2 emissions. That is why we have set a target of a 7.6 percent reduction in methane, with carbon emissions (CO2) reduced by 5.5 percent and flare reduction and its utilization by 16.7 percent, she said. From these three operations through the end of last year, Pertamina successfully reduced 31 percent of emissions in its internal operations.

The second initiative is to increase the development of low-carbon products by producing biofuels. Indonesia is the eighth-largest country with forests, so Indonesia can produce biofuel. With the 35 percent biodiesel (B35) program last year, we reduced around 32 million tons of CO2 annually. We will add more B35 now and introduce the 40 percent biodiesel (B40) next year. Even in our new national energy policy, the target is up to 60 percent biodiesel (B60), Widyawati said.

Pertamina has a bio gasoline program that mixes bioethanol from sugar cane, corn, and cassava into gasoline. Pertamina will start with a bioethanol blending level of 5 percent (E5), and in the Indonesian National Energy Policy, it will gradually increase to a bioethanol blending level of 40 percent (E40). Regarding this biofuel, Pertamina has just launched sustainable jet fuel (Sustainable Efficient Fuel), which is mixed with crude palm oil (CPO).

Therefore, this program is the best option for Indonesia. There are three main benefits. First, we can reduce fuel imports through biofuel. Second, we can reduce emissions. And the third is creating jobs in upstream sectors, Widyawati said.

The third initiative is carbon offsetting. Even though fossil fuels and coal-fired power plants still exist, Pertamina must reduce emissions through carbon capture, utilization, storage, and nature-based solutions (NBS). She said the current capacity to absorb emissions from the global environment is up to 15 percent.

Carrying out these various initiatives, she said, Pertamina faces four challenges. The first is the regulatory framework to accelerate the development of renewable energy. The second challenge is related to technology, as Indonesia needs technology for all its abundant natural resources that can be used to produce energy. The next challenge is financial because Indonesia needs funding, especially for the initial stages of research and development. The fourth challenge is building capabilities and capacity. We believe that we need global collaboration to overcome these challenges, especially from governments, Widyawati said.

The Director General of Electricity, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jisman P Hutajulu, invited all stakeholders to encourage the energy transition by utilizing New, Renewable Energy. The development of EBT in this energy transition is for the long term, Jisman said on the sideline of a discussion themed “Increasing Ambitions in Renewable Energy Targets for NDC Acceleration” on Thursday (Nov 30).

As a leading company in the energy transition sector, Pertamina is committed to supporting the 2060 Net Zero Emission target by continuing to encourage programs that directly impact the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These efforts align with implementing Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in all Pertamina business lines and operations.

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Media Contact:
Fadjar Djoko Santoso
Vice President, Corporate Communication, PT Pertamina (Persero)
E: fadjar.santoso@pertamina.com

PIS and KARPOWERSHIP Forge a Strategic Partnership for Sustainable Energy Infrastructure

DUBAI, Dec 2, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) and KAPOWERSHIP are proud to announce the formalization of a groundbreaking General Partnership Agreement (GPA) to develop critical energy infrastructure in Indonesia.

The partnership was formalized during the COP28 in Dubai, Friday (1/12), signifying the parties’ joint commitment to providing cleaner, more accessible energy solutions on a global stage.

The agreement, signed by CEO of PIS Yoki Firnandi, and DoÄŸan Karadeniz, founding partner of KARPOWERSHIP. The signing moment was witnessed by President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero) Nicke Widyawati and Rabin Indrajad Hattari, the permanent secretary at the State-Owned Enterprises (SOE) Ministry of Indonesia.

Under the GPA, both entities will join forces to explore and implement various initiatives aimed at advancing the energy landscape in Indonesia and beyond. The key focus areas include power generation opportunities with a special focus on cutting-edge Powership technology; unlocking gas assets through liquefaction with a great potential of a Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) development and deployment; collaborating on LNG infrastructural projects including Floating Storage and Regasification Units (FSRUs) and small-scale LNG distribution.

Both parties will also work together on extensive studies for the development of alternative fuel sources, including hydrogen, ammonia, methanol, and other biofuels. This reflects a shared commitment to exploring sustainable, cleaner energy solutions.

Nicke Widyawati, President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), highlighted this collaboration between PIS and KARPOWERSHIP was a form of commitment to the energy transition to ensure Net Zero Emissions 2060.

“Collaboration is about exploring other business opportunities to optimize existing assets, such as floating mini-LNG and floating CNG facilities. We believe this development is the key to the energy transition because gas is a bridge to renewable energy,” Nicke added.

Highlighting the strategic importance of this collaboration, the founding partner of Karpowership DoÄŸan Karadeniz said: “We look forward to working together with PIS both in Indonesia and Southeast Asia and supporting countries in their important energy transition paths.”

This collaborative venture is poised to drive positive change in the energy sector, combining Karpowership’s expertise in efficient modular power generation with PIS’s commitment to supporting ongoing energy transition and sustainable energy initiatives. The partnership also establishes a flexible framework for both parties to explore lucrative business that contribute to the country’s economic development while simoltaneuosly accelerating the global transition to cleaner and more sustainable energy sources.

About KARPOWERSHIP:

The energy transition company Karpowership is the pioneer of the modern Powership. With over 25 years of experience in the floating power plant industry, Karpowership has over 6,000 MW of installed capacity globally via its Powerships and onshore plants, as well as a fleet of floating LNG infrastructure which includes LNG carriers and floating storage and regasification units (FSRUs). Operating in 14 different international markets across 4 continents, Karpowership provides a fast, flexible, and reliable solution to energy demand, and can provide base load, mid-merit, or peak-shaving electricity generation capacity to a host’s grid. As a plug-and-play solution, the company’s Powerships can deploy and begin generating electricity in as little as 30 days.

About PIS:

PT Pertamina Internasional Shipping (PIS) as a Sub-holding of Integrated Marine Logistics (IML) PT Pertamina (Persero) carrying out all shipping, marine services, and logistics businesses. Serving Pertamina Group, PIS shows its track record and expertise in distributing energy across the Indonesia’s waters. PIS owns more than 400 vessels including 96 owned tankers, 6 fuel and LPG storage terminals and operates 140 ports. With extensive and comprehensive services, PIS aggressively expands its non-captive market and already sailing in 50 international routes throughout the globe. Continuously strengthen the company with highly capable, experienced professionals, and wide-ranging fleet and facilities, PIS is committed to delivering excellent services.

For media inquiries or further information, please contact:
Muh. Aryomekka Firdaus
Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina International Shipping
M.: (+62) 811-872-272
E.: aryomekka@pertamina.com

Mette Johansson Launches Empowering Book on Dispelling Workplace Myths Hindering Women’s Advancement, “Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back At Work”

SINGAPORE, Nov 29, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Renowned for her advocacy for gender equality, author Mette Johansson introduced her groundbreaking book, “Narratives: The Stories That Hold Women Back at Work,” amidst a captivating launch event at One Raffles Quay, North Tower, Singapore. Published by Penguin Random House SEA this thought-provoking piece confronts suppressed workplace realities, unraveling misconceptions surrounding crucial topics such as the gender pay gap, women’s roles in leadership, and the challenges working mothers face. Mette’s previous works include “How to Make Yourself Promotable: 7 Skills to Help You Climb the Career Ladder,” and she was also a co-author and ideator of ‘Unleash Your Voice: Powerful Public Speaking for Every Woman,’ both of which ranked among Amazon’s bestsellers. Mette Johansson, for almost two decades, has worked in leadership roles for multinational corporations across Asia and Europe before she founded MetaMind Pte Ltd. This training consultancy supports clients in developing tailored learning journeys in the “people side of leadership skills.” Clients include large MNCs such as Citibank, Microsoft, and UPS, as well as mid-sized ones.

**Embarking on a Journey of Narratives: Mette Johansson, Author (Center Stage), Unveils her Book Surrounded by Visionaries and Influential Minds.**

Through a compelling blend of personal anecdotes, enlightening interviews with female leaders, and actionable remedies, Johansson challenges the pervasive narratives that hinder women’s career advancement. Her work calls for action, empowering women and organizations to reshape workplaces into equitable environments.

“Narratives” delves into ten persistent myths that perpetuate gender stereotypes and limit women’s opportunities. Johansson shatters these myths by amplifying the voices of successful female entrepreneurs and leaders, including Lakshmi Murlidharan, Dalia Feldheim, Rashmi Dalai, Caroline Farberger, Sheryl Sandberg. Shirley Tee and Priya Sharma.

“Women’s advancement in the workplace is not just a women’s issue; it’s a societal imperative,” asserts Johansson. “My book serves as an urgent call to action for the creation of equitable workplaces. I implore readers to reconsider and reshape their workplace environments to foster greater equity and inclusion. The time is now to transform and adapt our professional world, ensuring that women can not only succeed but also thrive.”

The book’s unique selling propositions include:

Confronting Workplace Realities: Johansson fearlessly tackles the unfiltered truths about workplace gender dynamics.
Amplifying Female Narratives: The book provides a platform for female leaders to voice their experiences and challenge gender narratives.
Thought-Provoking Narratives and Actionable Remedies: Johansson presents real-world accounts and practical solutions to dismantle harmful myths.
Illuminating Truths Through Narratives: The book enriches the understanding of gender dynamics in the workplace.
Call to Action for Equitable Workplaces: Johansson urges readers to reconsider and reshape workplaces into more equitable environments.

Nora Nazerene Abu Bakar, Publisher, Penguin Random House SEA quips, “Narratives emerge as an indispensable resource, offering a compelling pathway for challenging prevailing gender stereotypes and fostering inclusivity within workplaces. It is a potent catalyst, equipping women with invaluable insights to navigate career hurdles and enabling organizations to champion a more equitable future.”

Let us grab the copy at https://shorturl.at/cFLVZ.

Media contact:
Ganesh Somwanshi
Founder- Mett.AI
www.mettai.world
ganesh@mettai.world

Hospitality and Travel Job Roles Soars With 169% Surge In Hiring: foundit Insights Tracker

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME), one of the leading talent management platforms, today published the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) for October 2023, formerly published as Monster Employment Index (MEI). According to the Malaysian fit report, job roles in the Hospitality and Travel sector have impressively grown by 169% over the past year.

The tracker also reveals a promising year-on-year (YoY) growth of 16% e-recruitment, as the index climbed from 69 in Oct 2022 to 80 in Oct 2023. Additionally, a month-on-month (MoM) analysis also indicated an increase reflecting a positive job market. The rising index values reveal a thriving labour market that will benefitemployers and job seekers alike.

Commenting on Malaysia’s job trends for May 2023, Sekhar Garisa, CEO, foundit, said, “Our findings indicate a strong momentum and a promising future for Malaysia’s labour market. However, in this competitive landscape, companies are emphasising on individuals with sspecialised skills. Hence, job seekers must always be aware of the changing demands of the industry and equip themselves with the required skills. Upskilling and continuous learning will be the key to unlocking new opportunities and thriving in this dynamic landscape.”

Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate follow an upward trend in hiring activity, while the Oil and Gas, BFSI and IT/ Telecom & BPO Industries witness a drop in recruitment.

The Hospitality and Retail industries continue to lead the way among the industries, showing steady growth. The Hospitality industry saw a remarkable YoY growth of 111%, driven by Malaysia’s booming tourism industry, which draws an increasing number of domestic and foreign tourists. Similarly, the Retail industry at 108% marked noteworthy progress in e-recruitment owing to the huge retail sales. Being next in the rung, Engineering, Construction, and Real Estate industries also witnessed a YoY increase in October 2023 with a 42% rise in the hiring activity due to infrastructure developments, govt. policies, and rapid urbanisation plans of Malaysia.

The Oil and Gas industry, along with BFSI, IT, Telecom/ISP, and BPO/ITES, recorded a substantial deceleration in hiring activity, with a YoY decrease of 11%, 9% and 6%, respectively. This trend can be attributed to economic slowdowns, or uncertainties that lead to reduced investments and lower demand for services.

However, barring these industries, the overall hiring sentiment in Malaysia has been positive with Logistic, Courier/ Freight/ Transportation, Shipping/ Marine (+27%), Advertising, Market Research, Public Relations, Media and Entertainment (+17%) and Production/Manufacturing, Automotive and Ancillary (+12%) industries registered a substantial annual growth in October ’23. Overall, there has been an optimistic hiring in Oct ’23.

Hospitality, Retail & Real Estate Lead the Way in Hiring Trends

In terms of functional roles, Hospitality & Travel jobs continued to witness significant demand in Oct 2023, with a staggering YoY growth of 169% driven by international tourism. This economic recovery created an online demand for other job roles, such as Sales & Business Development (44%) and Marketing & Communications (12%) as well. A few of the other job roles that have showcased a robust YoY growth rate include Engineering/ Production, Real Estate (+10%), HR & Admin (+7%), Purchase/ Logistics/ Supply Chain (+6%) and Software, Hardware & Telecom (+5%)

The roles in Customer Service (-24%) were the sole function to exhibit a negative growth trend despite having a 19% increase over the last month. Several reasons can be attributed to this, including the advancements in technology that have led to the implementation of automated customer service systems such as chatbots and self-service portals. There have also been instances during challenging economic times where businesses need to prioritise cost-cutting measures, resulting in a decrease in hiring across various job roles, including customer service.

The foundit Insights Tracker is a comprehensive monthly analysis of online job posting activity conducted by foundit. Based on a real-time review of millions of employer job opportunities culled from a large, representative selection of online career outlets, the foundit Insights Tracker (FIT) presents a snapshot of employer online recruitment activity nationwide.

Period for the report

The period considered for the foundit Insights Tracker (fit) data is Oct 2022 Vs Oct 2023.

About foundit – APAC & Middle East

foundit, formerly Monster (APAC & ME), is a leading talent platform offering comprehensive employment solutions to recruiters and job seekers across APAC & ME. Since its inception, the company has assisted over 75 million registered users to find jobs, upskill, and connect with the right opportunities across 18 countries. Over the last two decades, the company has been a catalyst in the world of recruitment solutions with advanced technology, seeking to efficiently bridge the talent gap across industry verticals, experience levels, and geographies. Today, foundit is committed to enabling and connecting the right talent with the right opportunities by harnessing the power of deep tech to sharpen hyper-spersonalised job searches, and precision hiring. foundit strongly believes that a job title doesn’t define one’s potential and leverages technology to dig deeper to curate opportunities central to the needs and aspirations of each user.

To learn more, about foundit in APAC & Gulf,

Contact:
Namrata Sharma
Namrata.sharma@adfactorspr.com
+65-81383034

The 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference Generates Positive Results for Indonesia

PARIS, FRANCE, Nov 22, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The 42nd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO, held in UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on November 7-22, has generated positive results for Indonesia. During the election of Members of the Executive Board of UNESCO on November 15, Indonesia was voted by 154 out of 181 countries and elected as the board’s member for the 2023-2027 period.

Indonesian Ambassador to France, Andorra, and Monaco, Mohamad Oemar delivering his remarks on the The 42nd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO — Indonesian Ambassador to France, Andorra, and Monaco, Mohamad Oemar, delivering remarks on The 42nd Session of the General Conference of UNESCO

Indonesia competed with eight other countries in the Asia-Pacific region for six allocated seats in electoral group IV for the UNESCO Executive Board. The eight countries are Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, South Korea and Sri Lanka, and the six elected included Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, South Korea, and Australia.

In his remarks, the Indonesian Ambassador to France, Andorra and Monaco, and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO, Mohamad Oemar, expressed his gratitude for the unwavering support from UNESCO member countries. “Indonesia is committed to being actively involved and collaborating with other member countries to ensure progress and sustainability in various fields that UNESCO focuses on,” he said.

Oemar underlined that UNESCO’s mission, dedicated to promoting global peace and the prosperity of humans, is recognized as a valuable milestone by Indonesia, which highly values the principles of pluralism, multilateralism, and international cooperation, which are the keys to success in responding to world challenges, including achieving sustainable development goals in all areas of competence mandated by UNSECO.

During the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC) election on Thursday, November 16, Indonesia was also elected as a council member for 2023-2027, with Oemar noting that Indonesia’s election as a member is momentum for the country to take a strategic role in navigating the transformation of media and policies through UNESCO.

“Indonesia is committed to continuing to actively participate, holding dialogue, and collaborate with other member countries in responding to issues of media and technology development and the making of communication and media policies in UNESCO forums,” the ambassador remarked.

As the council’s member, Indonesia will take part in determining policy suggestions, monitoring and vision for freedom of expression, access to information, and digital transformation to ensure fundamental freedom is guaranteed, both online and offline, in line with international standards.

Lastly, the Indonesian language has also been designated as an official language of the UNESCO General Conference, based on adopting Resolution 42 C/28 during the Plenary Meeting of the 42nd Session of the UNESCO General Conference on Monday, November 20. Indonesian became the 10th official language, in addition to English, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, French, Spanish, Russian, Hindi, Italian, and Portuguese.

Oemar stated that the Indonesian language has more than 275 million speakers while delivering Indonesia’s proposal presentation, adding that the curriculum has entered 52 countries, with at least 150,000 foreign speakers currently. He emphasized that improving awareness of its language was part of Indonesia’s global effort to develop connectivity between nations and bolster cooperation with UNESCO. In addition, it is also part of Indonesia’s commitment to cultural development at the global level.

Reported by Lintang Budiyanti, Raka Adji
Edited by Anton Santoso, Copyright (c) ANTARA 2023

Partnering with Chevron and Mubadala Energy, Pertamina Geothermal Energy Aims to Explore Geothermal Opportunities in Kotamobagu

Washington, D.C., Nov 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) announced its cooperation with Chevron New Energies International (Chevron) and Mubadala Energy to embark on a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) to explore the geothermal potential in Kotamobagu, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The JSA was signed during President Joko Widodo’s visit to the United States and witnessed by the Deputy Coordinating Ministry for Maritime & Investment Affairs, Jodi Mahardi , Ambassador of The Republic of Indonesia for United States of America, Rosan Roeslani, President Director & CEO PT Pertamina (Persero), Nicke Widyawati and Country Manager Chevron Indonesia, Wahyu Budiarto.

The JSA aims to capitalize on the companies’ complementary strengths and experience. It will bring together PGE’s experience and scale as the largest geothermal producing company and capacity holder in Indonesia, Chevron’s expansive capabilities as a multinational energy company committed to providing reliable and cleaner energy, and Mubadala Energy’s track record in delivering reliable and efficient energy to Indonesia and commitment to playing an active role in the energy transition as an international energy leader.

The agreement provides a comprehensive framework to conduct a joint study into developing the Kotamobagu Geothermal Working Area (WKP). The agreement is aligned with the Government of Indonesia’s recent announcements targeting the addition of 3.3 gigawatts (GW) of installed geothermal capacity by 2030. Geothermal electricity produced in Kotamobagu may provide clean energy source to feed the domestic market in Indonesia and potentially an input to produce low carbon hydrogen or ammonia.

President Director of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk, Julfi Hadi enthusiastically welcomed the JSA cooperation between PGE, Chevron, and Mubadala Energy, “Our Joint Study Agreement this time aims to utilize the complementary strengths of the three parties in developing geothermal in Kotamobagu,” he said.

Wahyu Budiarto, Chevron Indonesia Country Manager said, “This is Chevron’s fifth collaboration with Pertamina and we are excited about the addition of Mubadala Energy in the Kotamobagu WKP. We look forward to bringing into the partnership, Chevron’s technical expertise and new geothermal technologies to explore renewable energy resources to support Indonesia’s energy transition goals.”Mansoor Mohamed Al Hamed, Chief Executive Officer of Mubadala Energy, commented; “With our track record of delivering strategic energy resources in Indonesia for over a decade, we are excited about this partnership with PGE and Chevron to explore the expansion of geothermal energy, an important segment of Indonesia’s clean energy growth ambitions. The opportunity to explore such projects is embedded in Mubadala Energy’s commitment to playing an active role in the energy transition as we continue to support Indonesia’s Net Zero targets.”

WKP Kotamobagu was assigned to PGE Kotamobagu as a subsidiary of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk. based on the Decree of the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources 14.K/EK.01/MEM.E/2022 where WKP Kotamobagu is an area that has a high enthalpy value with a volcanic hydrothermal system located in North Sulawesi Province with an area of 18,530 Ha.

About PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk.

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk. (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) is part of the Power & New Renewable Energy (PNRE) Subholding of PT Pertamina (Persero) which is engaged in geothermal exploration, exploitation and production. PGE currently manages 13 Geothermal Working Areas (WKP) and 1 Assigned Working Area with an installed capacity of 1,877 MW, of which 672 MW is operated and managed directly by PGE and 1,205 MW is managed under a Joint Operation Contract scheme. The installed geothermal capacity in PGE’s working areas contributes around 80% of the total installed geothermal capacity in Indonesia, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by around 9.7 million tons of CO2 per year.

As a world class green energy company, PGE aims to create value by maximizing end-to-end management of geothermal potential and derivative products and participating in the national and global decarbonization agenda to support Indonesia net zero emission 2060. PGE has excellent ESG credentials with 13 Gold PROPER awards from 2011 to 2022 in the Ministry of Environment and Forestry’s highest environmental compliance award for ESG Rating & Engagement.

About Chevron

Chevron is one of the world’s leading integrated energy companies. We believe that affordable, reliable and cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. Chevron produces crude oil and natural gas; manufactures transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and additives; and develops technologies that enhance our business and industry. We focus on reducing the carbon intensity of our operations and growing low-carbon businesses alongside our traditional business lines. For more information, please visit www.chevron.com .

About Mubadala Energy

Mubadala Energy is an international energy company, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. With a diversified portfolio of operated and non-operated assets spanning 11 countries, its primary geographic focus is in the Middle East and North Africa, Russia and Southeast Asia.

Mubadala Energy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mubadala Investment Company, which is owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. The company’s portfolio is around 66 per cent gas, with a working interest production in 2022 of approximately 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day.

In line with Mubadala Energy’s commitment to play an active role in the energy transition, the company is expanding across the gas value chain and actively pursuing opportunities in new energy sectors. For more information, please visit www.mubadalaenergy.com

For more information, contact:

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk
Muhammad Taufik
Manager Corporate Communication & Stakeholder Management
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk
muhammad.t@pertamina.com

Chevron
Mr. Cam Van Ast
External Affairs Advisor
Chevron Asia Pacific
cameron.vanast@chevron.com

Ms. Ferita Damayanti
Corporate Affairs Manager
Chevron Indonesia Business Unit
Ferita@chevron.com

Mubadala Energy
Mr. Paul Slinger,
Vice President of Communications
paul.slinger@mubadalaenergy.com

ASEAN Disability Forum 2023 produces Makassar Recommendations for Persons with Disabilities

Makassar, Indonesia, Oct 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The ASEAN Disability Forum has produced the “Makassar Recommendations” to strengthen commitment to empowering persons, realizing inclusivity, and elevating the dignity of persons with disabilities. These Recommendations waere produced at the ASEAN High Level Forum on Disability Inclusive Development and Partnership beyond 2025 in Makassar on 10-12 October 2023.

The Recommendations were submitted after the participating ASEAN member countries led by Indonesia formulated a draft recommendation. The forum attended by around 200 participants, was one of a series of ASEAN Summits under the chairmanship of Indonesia. Apart from ASEAN member countries, there were also participants from the United States, England, Australia, as well as from the ASEAN Secretariat, various organizations for persons with disabilities, the ASEAN Disability Forum and various other partners.

The participants jointly formulated innovative strategies to realize socio-regional inclusiveness, empower persons with disabilities, and strengthen partnerships. The Forum hopes that ASEAN will become the epicentrum of sustainable growth of inclusiveness.

Following two days of deliberations, 10 recommendations were finally produced and named the “Makassar Recommendations”. These recommendations were read out by Commissioner of the National Commission on Disabilities (KND) Eka Pratama before the closing of the forum on Wednesday, 11 October 2023.

The Makassar Recommendations (10):

First, accelerating the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterplan 2025 by mainstreaming the rights of persons with disabilities in ASEAN cooperation.

Second, further support the review and report on the implementation of the ASEAN Enabling Masterpan 2025 by including the participation of persons with disabilities.

Third, ensuring disability inclusive development as a fundamental part of the ASEAN Community Vision 2045.

Fourth, encouraging ASEAN Dialogue Partners to mainstream empowerment and rights of persons with disabilities through collaboration with ASEAN, including in providing disability inclusive infrastructure.

Fifth, provide more innovative social welfare and development policies to empower and protect the rights of persons with disabilities.

Sixth, increase joint efforts to ensure equal participation and access for persons with disabilities in public services and eliminate barriers to stigma and discrimination such as education, health, employment.

Seventh, strengthen efforts to provide better and more inclusive disability data.

Eighth, strengthening access to supporting technology based on appropriate needs to increase access to inclusive education, health interventions, employment, and entrepreneurship.

Ninth, strengthens public understanding and awareness regarding persons with disabilities and their rights, as well as countering negative perceptions, and encouraging mutual respect and understanding.

Tenth, encourages the business sector to commit to promoting and implementing disability-inclusive business models and value chains, as well as supporting better access for persons with disabilities to employment, including as entrepreneurs.

Besides conveying 10 recommendations, participants from ASEAN countries also expressed their appreciation to Indonesian government, especially Ministry of Social Affairs for conducting ASEAN High Level Forum.

Disability Inclusive

In her closing speech, Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini said that disability inclusion is an approach, a perspective that needs to become mainstream in all sectors, including education, health, employment, political-security, trade and investment.

“Disability inclusive development requires collaboration and not working separately. The government, private sector and organizations of persons with disabilities must synergize and work together,” said the Minister.

The Minister also emphasized the need to strengthen the availability of disability data, so that appropriate policies and interventions can be made. Minister of Social Affairs also emphasized that entrepreneurship and advancing technology and innovation are real efforts to empower persons with disabilities and increase their independence.

No less important, the Minister emphasized, “All parties must work together to increase public awareness so that people do not see disability as a handicap. Society will see that persons with disabilities can also contribute and play an important role in society.”

Tendi Gunawan of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Jakarta said that currently there is still employment discrimination against persons with disabilities. However, if given the opportunity, persons with disabilities also have the same abilities.

Angkie Yudistia, Special Staff to the President of the Republic of Indonesia, said that all persons with disabilities can live independently. “It remains for all parties to work together to provide opportunities and trust for persons with disabilities to work,” she said.

Source: Minister of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

Indonesia calls for AIS Forum collaboration to face global challenges

BALI, INDONESIA, Oct 12, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Indonesia, as host of the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic & Island States (AIS) Forum, has called for the collaboration of AIS Forum participating countries to respond to various global challenges.

President Joko Widodo speaks during a press conference following the 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum in Nusa Dua, Bali, on October 11, 2023. (ANTARA FOTO/Media Center KTT AIS Forum 2023/Akbar Nugroho Gumay/Spt)

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), while opening the high-level meeting in Nusa Dua, Bali, on Wednesday, highlighted that all archipelagic and island countries, whether large or small, developed or developing, are facing challenges, such as rising sea levels, marine resource management, and marine pollution.

“If we throw rubbish on land, it does not necessarily mean that the rubbish will move to land in another part of the world. However, if we throw rubbish into the ocean, the rubbish can reach any land in the world,” he said.

The president deemed collaboration and solidarity between archipelagic and island countries crucial to creating strategic, concrete, and tactical measures for tackling shared problems. The high-level meeting is deemed an important opportunity to set the direction of collaboration going forward.

In this regard, he encouraged three aspects to be advanced: solidarity, equality, and inclusivity as principles that must be held together; priority on concrete cooperation that is adjusted to the needs of beneficiary countries; and third, robust and dynamic cooperation framework to respond to challenges going forward.

“Indonesia would like to invite all countries that are present; let us continue to choose to continue to build unity and continue to build collaboration even amid a divided world condition. Let us walk and work together,” Jokowi stated.

On that occasion, President Jokowi noted that Indonesia has also continued to echo the interests of archipelagic and developing countries at various international forums, such as in the 2022 G20 Summit, the 2023 ASEAN Summit, and the 2023 AIS Forum high-level meeting. “Indonesia is also committed to preparing grant funds to be used for the interests of archipelagic countries and developing countries,” he said.

At a press conference held after the meeting, President Jokowi highlighted that developing and archipelagic countries have the same right to advance and carry out development. He also affirmed that Indonesia, as a maritime nation, would continue to be at the forefront of supporting the AIS Forum as an inclusive cooperation of archipelagic and island countri For Indonesia, the sea is not a divider; but instead, the sea is a uniter,” he remarked.

Indonesia is hosting the 1st High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum, which is attended by 32 countries out of 51 AIS countries and four international organizations. The high-level meeting raises the themes of the Blue Economy; Our Ocean, Our Future; and Solidarity.

At the head-of-state level, Indonesia noted the participation of President of the Federated States of Micronesia Wesley Simina, Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Xanana Gusmao, the Premier of Niue Dalton Tagelagi, Prime Minister of São Tomé and Príncipe Patrice Emery Trovoada, and Prime Minister of Tuvalu Kausea Natano. Deputy Prime Minister of Fiji Manoa Seru Nakausabaria Kamikamica and Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga Samiu Kuita Vaipulu were also in attendance at the meeting.

Meanwhile, delegations of other countries are led by ministers, deputy ministers, high-ranking officials, and ambassadors during the high-level meetings.

Source: Antara News Agency, https://www.aisforum.org/

ASEAN High-Level Forum 2023: Disability Inclusive Development and Partnership beyond 2025

Makassar, Indonesia, Oct 10, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Protection and fulfilment of the rights of persons with disabilities in ASEAN are carried out comprehensively, including education, health, employment opportunities, and social protection. This comprehensive treatment is needed so that persons with disabilities can be independent and, at the same time, increase their dignity.

This is one of the main issues that emerged in the ASEAN High-Level Forum on Disability Inclusive Development and Partnership beyond 2025. This international event, taking place in Makassar from 10-12 October 2023, is attended by 13 representatives of countries from ASEAN, observers, and representatives of other countries.

The participants in this forum consist of Ministers and ASEAN Senior Officials who are responsible for social welfare and development in related sectoral bodies, ASEAN affiliated entities and partners. AHLF 2023 is one of a series of ASEAN Summits under the chairmanship of Indonesia.

A number of speakers appeared on the first day of AHLF who focused on identifying challenges in ASEAN to strengthen disability inclusive development. Various issues and lessons learned from the impact of the pandemic on the lives of persons with disabilities are also discussed.

In her opening remarks, Minister of Social Affairs Tri Rismaharini said that disability is not only an issue in ASEAN, but also a global issue because the number of persons with disabilities is quite large. In ASEAN, there are around 62 million persons with disabilities.

Meanwhile, in Indonesia, there are around 22.9 million. For this reason, AHLF invited participants from the United States, England and Australia to see how ASEAN countries have tried to handle disabilities well while discussing and exchanging experiences.

“We hope that through this AHLF, the handling of disabilities in ASEAN can be even better in the future,” said the Social Affairs Minister in front of the media after the opening session in Makassar on Tuesday (10/10).

Present at the meeting, Chairman of Commission VIII of the House of Representatives, Ashabul Kahfi said that his party appreciated the steps of the Ministry of Social Affairs in organizing AHLF. In Law Number 8 of 2016 on Persons with Disabilities, the government is encouraged to collaborate with many parties to provide better services for persons with disabilities.

This service is very important so that persons with disabilities can be independent and at the same time raise the value and dignity of persons with disabilities. “The Ministry of Social Affairs, so far, has paid close attention to the rights of persons with disabilities. “Of the budget of around IDR 80 trillion, part of it is used to empower persons with disabilities,” she said.

Fulfilling disability rights is an effort to realize Indonesia’s human development design where no one is left behind, including those with disabilities. The Deputy conveyed this statement to the Coordination of Social Welfare Improvement, Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Culture, Prof. Nunung Nuryartono.

According to him, the Ministry of Social Affairs has designed many programs so that persons with disabilities can get out of extreme poverty. “The President has declared that there will be no more extreme poverty in 2024. “That is our common target,” said Nunung.

Meanwhile, Chairman of the Indonesian Association of Persons with Disabilities, Norman Yulian, on the same occasion, appreciated the seriousness of the government, especially the Ministry of Social Affairs, in realizing an inclusive and disability-friendly Indonesia.

The government has also tried in various ways to create an inclusive Indonesia, including for persons with disabilities, both in the education and employment sectors. “We hope that through AHLF we can design a master plan for handling disabilities for the ASEAN region,” said Norman.

Regarding the event in Makassar, the Minister of Social Affairs said that the presence of participants from various countries was also used to promote Indonesia’s unique and very diverse tourism.

Tourism destinations in South Sulawesi are unique because they relate to human civilization. “This tourism potential is rare and extraordinary, so it should be promoted worldwide,” said Minister Risma.

It is not easy to optimize tourism destinations for persons with disabilities because the government must prepare the infrastructure. However, this can be done by Indonesia. The tourism destinations that the AHLF delegation will visit are very friendly to persons with disabilities.

“From design to construction, everything is done by persons with disabilities so that it suits their needs. “This step is also to show that they are actually capable if given the opportunity,” Minister Risma said.

Social Ministry of the Republic of Indonesia