16 12 2024
Kilang Pertamina Internasional Expands Green Fuel Efforts with Used Cooking Oil Processing at Cilacap Refinery
Jakarta, 16 December 2024 – PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional (KPI) is taking significant steps to produce more environmentally friendly fuel products, marked by its recent partnership to process used cooking oil (UCO). In early December, KPI President Director Taufik Aditiyawarman and Heru Fidiyanto, President Director of PT Gapura Mas Lestari (GML), signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) securing the supply of feedstock for the Cilacap Green Refinery project. This initiative represents a major strategic move for KPI in its pursuit of green fuel development in Indonesia.
The Cilacap Green Refinery project aims to process 6,000 barrels per day of UCO to produce Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) and Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). The refinery is expected to produce around 300,000 kiloliters of these green fuels annually.
Already operational, the Cilacap Refinery currently produces HVO and SAF. The HVO is derived from Refined Bleached Deodorized Palm Oil (RBDPO) and is marketed as Pertamina Renewable Diesel (RD), made entirely from vegetable oils. SAF, on the other hand, is produced from Refined Bleached Deodorized Palm Kernel Oil (RBDPKO), a product of palm kernel oil processing.
The HVO produced at the Cilacap refinery will be used as a blending component in diesel fuel, offering superior quality compared to traditional FAME biodiesel. It is also designed to meet stringent standards for markets in four-season countries like those in Europe and North America. Meanwhile, the SAF will contribute to the growing demand for sustainable aviation fuel, aligning with Indonesia's national roadmap for SAF development.
Taufik Aditiyawarman highlighted KPI’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation in energy. “This Green Refinery project is not just about providing alternative energy; it’s about creating added value for local communities, supporting regional growth, and minimizing environmental impact,” Taufik said.
He also expressed confidence that the project’s success would come through collaboration. “With the commitment of all stakeholders, this project will overcome challenges and become a model for sustainable energy development,” he added. “Together, let’s build a better future for our country.”
The Green Refinery initiative in Cilacap aligns with global sustainability goals, particularly in addressing climate change (SDG 7 and SDG 13). By processing UCO into renewable fuels, the project supports both the transition to cleaner energy and efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution.
This collaboration marks an important step in Indonesia’s energy transition, strengthening public-private partnerships aimed at achieving sustainable energy goals. The MoU signing underscores Indonesia’s commitment to cleaner energy and a more sustainable future.
PT GML, a leading UCO collector and exporter with over 20 years of experience in the industry, will play a key role in supplying the feedstock for the Cilacap Green Refinery.
“Through this partnership, KPI and PT GML aim to ensure a reliable supply of UCO for the Green Refinery project,” Taufik concluded.
