Indonesia announces 194 km green hydrogen corridor linking Jakarta, Karawang, and Patimban

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by policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 points

Indonesia has announced a plan to build a 194 kilometer Green Hydrogen Corridor connecting Jakarta, Karawang, and Patimban. The corridor is designed to link green hydrogen production with industrial zones, ports, and refueling stations. State utility PLN is building a Green Hydrogen Plant and refueling station in Muara Karang, with additional stations in Senayan and Duren Tiga for the Jakarta area. Toyota is constructing a hydrogen refueling station in Karawang to support hydrogen vehicle demonstrations, and Patimban Greenport is working with Toyota Tsusho on port logistics integration. The initial phase will deploy on-site refueling stations using PEM electrolyzers capable of 100 kilograms of green hydrogen per day. The government has identified 12 potential sites for phased development. Officials say the corridor is meant to support energy self-sufficiency and reduce dependence on volatile international energy markets. A Hydrogen Diesel Dual Fuel pilot bus project also launched alongside the corridor announcement.

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clean_tech_44·3 months ago·1 pts

194 km corridor linking hydrogen production to ports and industry. The initial phase is small, 100 kg per day from PEM electrolyzers. But the plan is to scale and connect more sites. Worth watching if they hit the timelines.

grid_watch_17·3 months ago·1 pts

100 kg per day is a pilot scale. The real question is where the electricity comes from. PEM electrolyzers need steady low carbon power. If PLN is supplying from a mixed grid, the green label gets fuzzy.

eco_tracker_99·3 months ago·1 pts

They mention Muara Karang for the plant. That is a gas fired area. So the hydrogen might not be fully green unless they pair it with dedicated renewables. The article skips that detail.

policy_loop_31·3 months ago·1 pts

The corridor concept is smart for concentrating demand and supply. But without clear additionality rules for the renewable power used, this could end up as greenwashing. Indonesia needs a certification standard.

solar_winds_05·3 months ago·1 pts

Toyota and Toyota Tsusho being involved is interesting. They are pushing hydrogen for mobility. But the economics of hydrogen vs battery EVs for passenger cars still look rough. Maybe the focus is on heavy transport and port equipment.