Feasibility study on Indonesian biomethanol project

Pertamina New & Renewable Energy (NRE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with CRecTech to explore the development of a pilot biogas-to-biomethanol facility in the Sei Mangkei Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Sumatra, Indonesia. CRecTech is a Singapore-based clean technology company that converts carbon-based gases into high-value chemicals and fuels through its proprietary CRecREF™ catalytic technology.

CEO of Pertamina NRE, John Anis, says that this collaboration forms part of the company’s strategy to accelerate the development of clean energy based on local resources: “This collaboration represents a concrete step by Pertamina NRE in accelerating the utilisation of biogas into higher value-added products such as biomethanol. Indonesia holds significant potential, both in terms of market demand and feedstock availability – particularly from palm oil waste, which has yet to be fully optimised. Through our partnership with CRecTech and its innovative technology, we are confident in building a competitive and sustainable green fuel value chain. Moving forward, we hope this initiative will not stop at the pilot stage but can be scaled up to a larger commercial level, delivering tangible impact on the development of Indonesia’s green energy ecosystem,” he said.