PT Krakatau Chandra Energi (KCE), a subsidiary of PT Chandra Daya Investasi (CDI Group), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Air Liquide Indonesia and HDF Energy to conduct a Joint Feasibility Study (JFS) on utilizing hydrogen fuel cell technology for power generation in Indonesia.

The collaboration aims to explore hydrogen as a clean energy source to generate electricity, marking a key step in supporting Indonesia’s national energy transition agenda.

The joint study will assess technical, commercial, and environmental aspects of a "Hydrogen to Power" project, which could position KCE as a pioneer in hydrogen-based renewable electricity for industrial zones.

Under the partnership, KCE will focus on electricity infrastructure and systems; Air Liquide, a global leader in gases, technology, and services, will contribute its industrial expertise; and HDF Energy, a developer of large-scale hydrogen power plants, will lead in fuel cell technology integration.

Fuel cell technology converts hydrogen’s chemical energy into electricity via an electrochemical reaction, producing only heat and water as byproducts. This makes hydrogen a highly promising environmentally friendly energy solution.

“This MoU marks a strategic initiative by KCE to support national energy transition efforts and advance sustainability within industrial zones,” Harry M. Tamin, KCE’s Director of Finance, HR, and Business Development, said as quoted in a statement on Monday, June 30, 2025.

The joint feasibility study serves as a starting point for meeting sustainable energy needs in industrial areas. It may also become a pilot model for industrial decarbonization in Indonesia.

Maulana Himawan, Large Industries Commercial Director at Air Liquide Indonesia, emphasized the company’s commitment to developing Indonesia’s hydrogen ecosystem.

“Through this collaborative study, we aim to co-create and explore hydrogen’s potential as a clean energy source and industrial feedstock,” he said.

Mathieu Geze, President Director of HDF Energy, highlighted the vital role of industrial partnerships in accelerating Indonesia’s clean energy transformation.

“By converting industrial exhaust gases into clean electricity through HDF’s fuel cell technology, we are not only reducing emissions but unlocking new value from existing resources,” he said.

The outcomes of this feasibility study will inform strategic investment decisions and serve as a reference for Indonesia’s clean energy roadmap. Ultimately, the project is expected to act as a catalyst for the growth of the hydrogen economy, aligning with the government’s goal of cutting carbon emissions and promoting energy resilience.