Jakarta, 7 May 2021 - The realization of the operational performance of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) throughout 2020 has exceeded the target. During the pandemic, PGE managed to record electricity equivalent production (Electric Volume Produce – Geothermal) of 4,618.27 GWh or 14% higher than the target set for 2020, which was 4,044.88 GWh. The achievement above the target was due to the implementation of operation excellence which was supported by the implementation of the Geothermal Integrated Management System. PGE's achievement contributed 31% of the 2020 national geothermal production set by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources at 14,774 Giga Watt Hour (GWh).
In detail, the Kamojang Geothermal Area (AG) managed to record electricity equivalent production of 1,650 GWh or 13% higher than the 2020 RKAP target of 1,454 Gwh. AG Lahendong recorded electricity equivalent production of 828 GWh or 10% higher than the target of 754 GWh.
Then, AG Ulubelu recorded electricity equivalent production of 1,613 GWh or 21% higher than the target of 1,335 GWh. Then, AG Lumut Balai recorded electricity equivalent production of 442 GWh or 12% higher than the target of 395 GWh.
In addition to maintaining the electricity supply from plants that are currently operating, PGE also conducts studies in order to increase the installed geothermal capacity for generating electrical energy from existing operating areas. The initial focus areas in this study are the Ulubelu Area (Lampung) and the Lahendong Area (North Sulawesi).
“PGE continues to be committed to increasing New and Renewable Energy (EBT) in the national energy mix to 23% by 2025 in the geothermal sector with a measurable business strategy to become a World Class Green Energy Company. In the future, PGE targets to operate a geothermal power plant with an own operation capacity of 1.3 Giga Watt (GW) in 2030.” said PGE President Director Ahmad Yuniarto.
Currently, PGE manages 15 Geothermal Working Areas, in which 1877 MW of geothermal electricity has been generated, consisting of 672 MW which is owned by PGE and 1205 MW managed through Joint Operation Contracts.
The geothermal installed capacity in the PGE Working Area contributes about 88% of the total installed geothermal capacity in Indonesia, with the potential to reduce CO2 emissions of around 9.5 million tons of CO2 per year.
President Director of PGE Ahmad Yuniarto said that saving was also one of the keys in facing the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic throughout 2020, from the planned operational cost budget, PGE was able to perform operating cost efficiency of 9%. PGE also supports the Government's strategy to utilize domestic products. For the implementation of the Domestic Component Level (TKDN), PGE has implemented TKDN Utilization of 63.39%, exceeding the planned 2020 target of 25%.
PGE Achievements and Commitments in Occupational Safety Keselamatan
In carrying out its operations, PGE has managed to achieve 11,147,715 safe working hours since January 2019. This is a very crucial aspect in the energy business. In addition, PGE Lahendong Area received a Zero Accident Award from the Ministry of Manpower of the Republic of Indonesia.
Achievements in the Environmental Sector by PGE
Meanwhile, last year, PGE again maintained its achievements at the 2020 Corporate Performance Rating Program in Environmental Management (PROPER) award. PGE Area Kamojang – West Java again won Gold PROPER 10 times in a row starting from 2011 to 2020.
The PROPER Award 2020 is a form of appreciation from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry to companies that have complied with laws and regulations in the field of controlling pollution and environmental damage, as well as managing hazardous and toxic waste, implementing best practices in the field of environmental management and consistently playing a role in community empowerment.
Not only Gold, PGE also won 2 Green PROPERs through the Lahendong Area - North Sulawesi and Ulubelu - Lampung 4 times in a row from 2017, as well as Blue PROPER for the Sibayak Area - North Sumatra and Karaha Area - West Java.
PGE's Commitment in the Implementation of Good Corporate Governance (GCG)
In terms of governance, PGE has obtained the certificate of ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management System (SMAP) granted by PT Business Standards Institutions (BSI) Group Indonesia. This is one of the company's commitments in implementing Good Corporate Governance (GCG). PGE's GCG assessment in 2020 also improved with a very good predicate with an achievement score of 94.90%, an increase from 2018 with a score of 93.88%.
ISO 30071:2016 SMAP is an acknowledgment from international certification bodies through certification which aims to provide assurance to companies that an anti-bribery system has been implemented as a basis so that all company employees are protected from bribery and corruption. (*)
