[Batam, March 20th, 2023] – PT PLN Batam’s (PLNB) commitment to achieving the Net Zero Emission (NZE) target by 2060 has led to collaboration with private parties,  PT Maxpower Indonesia/ Maxpower Group. On March 20th, 2023, they held a hybrid Seminar Sharing Knowledge at the Radisson Hotel in Batam, with the theme “Accelerating The Hydrogen Economy To Achieve Net Zero Emission In 2060“.

The seminar was attended by participants from PLNB, PT PLN (Persero) affiliates, and energy stakeholders, including energy industry parties and consumers. Speakers included industry parties and academics who have implemented and applied hydrogen technology in power generation, especially in Indonesia.

The purpose of the seminar, organized by PLNB and Maxpower Group, is to encourage the application of hydrogen technology as a new, carbon-free energy source that can be developed on a large scale for power generation industries. With its abundance and high efficiency, hydrogen can be considered as a solution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions that cause global warming. The hope is that the application of hydrogen technology will not only be cleaner but also more economical for the sustainability of electricity supply in Indonesia in general, and specifically in Batam.

Fazil Erwin Alfitri, CEO of Maxpower Group, explained that “The application of hydrogen technology needs to be developed by industry players and become an alternative solution for renewable energy fuels so that the NZE target can be achieved before 2060. With the potential and opportunities that this technology offers, there needs to be collaboration and cooperation from various parties in its development and application.”

Supported by PT Shell Indonesia and the speakers, the seminar provided a platform for business players who have used hydrogen, academics who encourage the development of hydrogen technology, and the government as the regulatory party to support the achievement of the NZE target by considering and seeking the best and most profitable new and renewable energy alternatives for business players. This will ensure that the availability of electricity is sufficient while preserving the environment.

PLNB will support similar activities with private or government parties to find the best solutions for the power generation industry. Thank you to Maxpower Group for collaborating with PLNB, and hopefully, the seminar that we have hosted will provide new knowledge and opportunities for all of us in finding better alternative energy sources.