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PGE to increase GPP capacity in South Sumatra for NZE

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JAKARTA, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) expressed readiness to increase the geothermal power plant (GPP) capacity in South Sumatra in a bid to support the realization of net zero emission (NZE) in Indonesia.

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  • JAKARTA, Nov 16, 2022 - (ACN Newswire) - PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) expressed readiness to increase the geothermal power plant (GPP) capacity in South Sumatra in a bid to support the realization of net zero emission (NZE) in Indonesia.
  • The project site is located in the districts of Muara Enim and Ogan Komering Ulu in South Sumatra Province.
  • GPP capacity of 55 MW, which will be generated from Unit 2 of the GPP in the province, will increase PGE's total installed GPP capacity, after earlier some 55 MW generated from the Lumut Balai Unit 1 Project that became operational in 2019.
  • A total of 672 MW of geothermal capacity is operated and managed directly by PGE, and some 1,205 MW is managed under the Joint Operation Contract scenario.

Go Sustainability, Pertamina Successfully Increases ESG Rating To PROPER

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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From the environmental aspect, it has resulted in a reduction of 6.6 million tons greenhouse gas emissions of CO2 equivalent.

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  • From the environmental aspect, it has resulted in a reduction of 6.6 million tons greenhouse gas emissions of CO2 equivalent.
  • This success has led Pertamina to receive 170 PROPER (Company Performance Rating Program in Environmental Management) awards in 2020 which include 16 Proper Gold, Green (64), and Blue (90).
  • With various efforts to implement ESG aspects, Pertamina was able to get an ESG rating of medium risk with a score of 28.1 and was in the 15th position out of 251 world companies and the seventh Percentile among global oil and gas companies.
  • For example, good ESG quality can help companies to expand financing options and develop competitive advantages, which can drive business performance," concluded Leodan.