Hydrogen Fuel Cells Poised to Power Indonesia’s Industrial Zones with New Joint Feasibility Study

PT Krakatau Chandra Energi (KCE), Air Liquide Indonesia, and HDF Energy are teaming up on a big idea. The three companies kicked off a Joint Feasibility Study to see how hydrogen fuel cell technology could power up Indonesia’s industrial zones—cleanly and reliably. The goal? To figure out if hydrogen can become a real, scalable alternative to coal for energy-hungry industries.

A fresh take on industrial decarbonization

Let’s face it—Indonesia still leans heavily on coal. But that’s starting to change. With growing pressure to clean up power production and hit decarbonization goals, the country is placing its bets on hydrogen fuel cells as part of its energy shift. This study will dive into both the technical nuts and bolts and the business side of things, helping to map out what it would take to integrate this sustainable energy source into high-demand industrial operations.

Laying the groundwork for hydrogen growth in Southeast Asia

While this project is focused on Indonesia, it has much bigger implications. If the study points to real benefits—both economic and ecological—it could open the door for a regional push toward hydrogen infrastructure. And this isn’t just talk. HDF Energy already has skin in the game, with a whopping €2.3 billion committed to 23 hydrogen projects across the area. That’s a strong indicator they’re playing the long game when it comes to building out zero-emission technology in Southeast Asia.