REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, BAKU -- PT Pertamina (Persero) made a strategic effort to reduce emissions one of them through the reduction of methane exhaust gases from the company's entire operational line. Director of Strategy, Portfolio, and Business Development of PT Pertamina (Persero), Salyadi Dariah Saputra explained that reducing methane emissions is part of one of Pertamina's sustainability focuses, which is addressing climate change.

“Pertamina is determined to become a leading energy company known for its concern for the environment, social responsibility, and strong governance. We have made significant strides in the management of methane emissions to align with our sustainability goals,” Salyadi said during a panel session at COP 29, Thursday (14/11/2024).

This methane reduction effort was carried out by Pertamina through an endorsement letter to the Zero Routine Flaring Initiative (ZRF). Pertamina has committed to achieving zero routine flaring by 2030, with a target of reducing methane emissions by 40 percent from the 2021 baseline.

Recognizing the importance of collaboration in this achievement, Pertamina has cooperated with major international organizations, including, JOGMEC (Japan Oil, Gas, and Metals Corporation), and members of the ASEAN Petroleum Council. Collaborations with USAID and technology providers such as Honeywell have also stepped up efforts to monitor and reduce methane emissions.

In addition, Pertamina cooperates with Petronas and PTTEP in the Oil and Gas Methane Partnership 2.0 (OGMP2.0) and the Methane Leadership Program. Joint studies with JOGMEC in the Donggi Matindok field and JOB Tomori focus on quantification, reporting, as well as precision flaring reduction.

“To achieve meaningful and sustainable results, we must work with governments and the global community,” Salyadi said.

Heather Evans, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing at the U.S. Department of Commerce, emphasized the need for cross-country collaboration, with the U.S. commitment in sharing methane emission reduction technologies.

“We encourage the adoption of emissions-reduction technologies as industry best practice, not just a regulatory requirement. U.S. companies offer innovative solutions for monitoring methane emissions, and we stand ready to support international partners on their methane reduction journey,” he added.

Yulia Suryanti, Director of Climate Change Mitigation at the Indonesian Ministry of Environment, reiterated the Indonesian government's commitment to achieving the enhanced NDC target by 2030.

“Indonesia has set a carbon price policy to support the NDC target, with a target of 21.89 percent reduction by 2030. We balance economic, social, and ecological resilience within the development path to maintain a balance between profit, public welfare, and environmental sustainability,” he explained.

Through collaboration, innovative technologies, and commitment to common goals, Pertamina and its partners are demonstrating the power of joint action in efforts to reduce methane emissions and safeguard the climate for a sustainable future.

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