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The Ministry Of Industry Chooses CCU Technology To Reduce Emissions In The Industrial Sector

In recent years, environmental issues, global climate change, and sustainability have become major concerns worldwide. Stricter environmental standards in various countries, consumer demand for eco-friendly products, and initiatives like net zero carbon emissions and eco-labeling have pushed industries to innovate in order to remain competitive in the international market.

The Ministry of Industry (Kemenperin) is not only working to accelerate industrial sector growth but is also committed to achieving Net Zero Emission (NZE) by 2050. This commitment aligns with the government's efforts to meet the Paris Agreement targets, aiming for a more ambitious goal that is ten years ahead of the national net zero emissions target set for 2060. Kemenperin is focusing on concrete steps to speed up the transition to a green industry by promoting the use of environmentally friendly technologies, energy efficiency, and the circular economy concept across all industrial sectors.

As a key driver of the economy, the industrial sector has a significant responsibility to support global emission reductions. "To mitigate the impact of air pollutants and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from production processes, the industrial sector contributes to emission reduction efforts by achieving the Enhanced NDC (ENDC) targets for lowering GHG emissions. With the support of technological innovation, relevant policies, and strong collaboration, we believe that the NZE target can be reached more quickly," said Eko S. A. Cahyanto, Secretary General of Kemenperin, in Jakarta on Saturday (January 25).

On Wednesday (January 22), a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Kemenperin, UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., and PT. Petrokimia Gresik regarding a Pilot Project for Carbon Capture and Utilization Technology to reduce emissions in the petrochemical industry.

Kemenperin has identified nine priority industrial subsectors for its decarbonization efforts. The four main subsectors that will receive more attention until 2030 are cement, fertilizers, iron & steel, and pulp and paper. These subsectors are crucial due to their significant contribution to the national industrial carbon emissions. The approach includes using low-carbon technologies, improving energy efficiency, and preventing pollution throughout the production chain.

One key technology expected to help reduce carbon emissions is Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU). This technology captures carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by industrial processes, processes it, and converts it into useful products for other industries. With this technology, industries can lower emissions while creating economically valuable products.

To speed up the adoption of this technology, Kemenperin is collaborating with UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., which has expertise in Carbon Capture and Industrial Emission Reduction (CCIER) technologies. A pilot project will be conducted at PT Petrokimia Gresik, part of the petrochemical subsector prioritized for decarbonization. Kemenperin hopes this project will serve as a model for other industries to follow. They are also open to partnerships with other stakeholders to achieve the NZE target by 2050.

The pilot project at PT Petrokimia Gresik is a crucial first step. Kemenperin aims for CCU technology to be widely applied, not just in the petrochemical sector but also in other high-emission sectors, Eko added.

Kemenperin also emphasizes the need for policies that encourage emission reductions in the industrial sector.

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