Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has outlined its short-term and long-term business plans, focusing on alternative energy sources such as biofuels and the development of carbon transport and storage capabilities.
These plans were presented at an international forum at the Shipbuilding, Machinery and Marine (SMM) in Hamburg, Germany, where PIS’s Fleet Management Director, M. Irfan Zainul Fikri, discussed the maritime industry.
Irfan stated that PIS is transitioning to environmentally friendly operations and aims to reduce total carbon emissions by 30% by 2030. The strategy includes investing in low-emission fuels like biofuels, LNG, ammonia, and methanol for fleet operations.
Several ships in PIS’s fleet have begun using biofuels, supported by Pertamina’s infrastructure. New ships are being prepared to use low-carbon fuels, including MR Tankers with dual-fuel-ready LNG technology and Handysize LPG vessels equipped for ammonia. PIS is also exploring battery and hydrogen energy sources.
In addition to alternative fuels, PIS is entering the carbon capture storage (CCS) and carbon capture utilization storage (CCUS) sectors. This includes investments in liquid carbon dioxide (LCO2) transport vessels and receiving terminals.
Irfan emphasized the importance of ensuring supplier availability along operational routes and preparing the fleet for dual-fuel technology to contribute to global greenhouse gas reduction efforts.
These strategies illustrate PIS’s commitment to leading decarbonization efforts in line with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) goals. To achieve this, PIS aims to reduce total carbon emissions in its operations by 30% by the end of 2030.
The initiatives demonstrate PIS’s dedication to sustainable practices while aligning with national energy resilience goals and adhering to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
