Indonesia can become bunker hub of green marine fuels – report

With more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia is well positioned to become a zero-carbon bunkering hub in the region, according to a new report from P4G and the Getting to Zero Coalition.

PHOTO: Indonesia's Pertamina refinery unit. Pertamina

Getting to Zero Coalition report suggests Indonesia should establish Kalimantan on Borneo Island as a bunkering hub for low and zero-emission fuels.

It argues that Indonesia is made up of numerous islands which makes the maritime industry vital for its economy and society. The development of zero-emission infrastructure could attract investment of $3.2-4.5 billion by 2030.

Apart from developing Kalimantan as a bunkering hub, the report recommends Indonesia should promote the electrification of small boats and geothermal energy to decarbonise the shipping industry.

But to achieve these targets the Indonesian government and authorities need to roll out policies and financial framework.