Hyundai's Waste-to-Hydrogen Initiative in Indonesia: Building Sustainable Solutions
Key Ideas
  • Hyundai Motor Group collaborates with Pertamina and West Java Province to establish a waste-to-hydrogen ecosystem in Indonesia by 2027, with plans to launch an on-site hydrogen refueling station.
  • The partnership involves utilizing Pertamina's CNG infrastructure to produce low-carbon hydrogen from biogas at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung.
  • The initiative aims to address Indonesia's urgent waste management challenges, prevent disasters, improve local access to drinking water and healthcare, and lay the groundwork for low-carbon hydrogen production, supported by Indonesian government bodies.
  • The project showcases Hyundai's commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable hydrogen solutions, aligning with Indonesia's National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap and promoting a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem with Pertamina.
Hyundai Motor Group has announced plans to collaborate with Pertamina and West Java Province in Indonesia to establish a waste-to-hydrogen ecosystem by 2027. The initiative, unveiled during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit in Jakarta, involves launching an on-site hydrogen refueling station utilizing Pertamina's CNG infrastructure. The project aims to produce low-carbon hydrogen from biogas at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung, addressing urgent waste management challenges and enhancing safety in the region. The partnership with Pertamina extends to various aspects of the project, including land provision for refueling stations, hydrogen production and transport, and vehicle utilization. Hyundai's CSR commitment is evident through collaborations with Good Neighbors to improve local access to essential resources and Sejin G&E to secure the landfill and extract biogas for hydrogen production. By supporting the development of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem, Hyundai is showcasing its dedication to sustainability and aligning with Indonesia's National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap. The project also emphasizes the Group's efforts to bring Korea's advanced hydrogen policies and technologies to Indonesia, further supported by Indonesian government ministries. Overall, the collaboration highlights a positive step towards promoting sustainable hydrogen solutions and addressing environmental challenges in Indonesia.
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