The Government of Indonesia has prioritized strategic measures to realize green industrial transformation. These efforts include energy efficiency, the utilization of renewable energy, and the adoption of low-carbon technologies.

“For emissions that are difficult to eliminate entirely, additional solutions are required, such as Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) technology, which is capable of capturing and utilizing carbon from production processes. Currently, we are implementing a hydrometallurgical-based CCU pilot project at PT Petrokimia Gresik,” said Minister of Industry Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita at The 2nd Annual Indonesia Green Industry Summit (AIGIS) 2025 in Jakarta, Wednesday (August 20).

The pilot project has the potential to capture up to 65 percent or more of CO₂ from industrial exhaust gases, while simultaneously converting it into soda ash or baking soda with commercial value, thereby reducing imports. “This technology not only supports NZE targets but also provides economic added value,” Agus added.

In addition, the Ministry of Industry is exploring the utilization of microalgae as a carbon capture solution that produces biomass, green hydrogen, and even cosmetic raw materials. “The primary nutrient source for microalgae is CO₂, and microalgae can generate additional value through downstream processing into biomass, green hydrogen, and cosmetic ingredients,” he explained.

The Carbon Capture Utilization (CCU) technology developed by UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., under the leadership of Prof. Kenny Hsu, has been patented in multiple countries. At the laboratory stage, the CCU prototype system underwent official testing by TÜV Rheinland Taiwan, an accredited institution, with results demonstrating more than 99% CO₂ reduction.

Based on these achievements, on January 22, 2025, in Jakarta, the Ministry of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, UWin Resources Regeneration Inc., and PT Petrokimia Gresik signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to carry out an industrial-scale pilot project at PT Petrokimia Gresik’s production facility.

Currently, the hydrometallurgical-based CCU pilot project is underway at PT Petrokimia Gresik (PKG). Within the next two months, data on CO₂ absorption levels is expected to be obtained, providing a significant contribution toward achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Moreover, this project is expected to support the circular economy by utilizing value-added by-products such as soda ash and baking soda, which Indonesia continues to import in large volumes.

“As conveyed by the Minister of Industry of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita, at AIGIS 2025, this pilot project has the potential to capture up to 65% or more of CO₂ from industrial emissions and convert it into commercially valuable products. This provides added value while strengthening the resilience of Indonesia’s national industry,” said Kenny Hsu, Chief Scientist of UWin Resources Regeneration Inc.

This press release is issued for public dissemination.

Jakarta, August 20, 2025

Public Relations Bureau
No: 307/RILIS/IND/8/2025

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