On July 10th, 2025, the first H2Uppp Seminar titled “Realizing Indonesia’s Green Hydrogen Vision: Innovation, Investment, and Collaboration for a Sustainable Energy Transition” was held at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta. Organized by the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (EKONID) and the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Indonesia/ASEAN, the event brought together key stakeholders from the public and private sectors to explore the future of green hydrogen and Power-to-X (PtX) technologies in Indonesia. The seminar is part of the H2Uppp program, an initiative funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), which supports companies in identifying, preparing, and implementing projects for the production and use of green hydrogen.
The seminar opened with remarks from Mr. Jan Roennfeld, Executive Director of EKONID, and Ms. Anja Nitschke-Hoffmann, First Secretary of Economic Affairs at the German Embassy. An introduction to the H2Uppp program was delivered by Ms. Atiek Fadhilah, Advisor to the H2Uppp project at GIZ Energy Programme Indonesia/ASEAN, highlighting how it supports the development of green hydrogen projects in Indonesia through public-private partnerships (PPP) and technical capacity building.
The keynote presentations offered a deep dive into Indonesia’s green hydrogen landscape. Mr. Tubagus Aryandi Gunawan, Net Zero R&D Lead at ECADIN, provided a comprehensive overview of Indonesia’s current and future green hydrogen landscape.
He explained how green hydrogen could help decarbonize key industries such as steel, fertilizer, oil & gas, and power, with Java Island being the center of existing hydrogen demand. ECADIN’s analysis shows that Indonesia could produce over 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen annually by 2060, with significant potential for development in regions like Yogyakarta’s south coast.
Case studies from Baron Techno Park and Pantai Baru demonstrated the technical and economic feasibility of green hydrogen production using solar and wind energy. Hydrogen production costs at these sites are estimated between $3.6 to $4.7 per kilogram, depending on the technology and scale.
The presentation concluded with a call to develop Hydrogen Valleys or Hubs in Indonesia, combining local renewable resources, industrial demand, and strategic partnerships to create a cost-effective and scalable green hydrogen ecosystem.
The session continued with Mr. Daniel Schönert, President Director of PT. thyssenkrupp Uhde Indonesia, who spoke on current hydrogen use in Indonesia and its future potential. Joining virtually from Japan, Dr. Namiko Murayama, Senior Manager of Green Hydrogen at thyssenkrupp nucera, presented the company’s industrial-scale projects and technologies. She emphasized that while the initial hype around hydrogen may have faded, the urgency for its development remains. Key global drivers such as policy support, growing demand, and infrastructure readiness were discussed, with projections indicating global installed capacity could reach ~100 GW by 2030.
thyssenkrupp nucera’s scalum® electrolyzer technology enables efficient, large-scale hydrogen production and is already in use in major projects worldwide. With over 3 GW of contracted green hydrogen capacity, the company is helping accelerate the global energy transition through innovation, scalability, and proven industrial solutions.
Mr. Burkhard Hinz, Country Director of KfW Development Bank Indonesia, presented KfW’s global efforts in supporting the green hydrogen transition. KfW offers integrated financing solutions to bridge the bankability gap for green hydrogen and PtX projects, particularly in developing and emerging economies.
Through its PtX Platform, KfW coordinates public and private financing instruments—including development loans, grants, and technical assistance—to enable large-scale hydrogen initiatives. Examples include ongoing projects in Morocco and South Africa, aimed at decarbonizing key industries such as fertilizer production and transportation.
The final presentation was delivered by Mr. Clemens Antretter, Advisor for Hydrogen at GIZ India, who shared insights from a public-private partnership (PPP) project with RWE on green ammonia production and export from India to the EU.
Mr. Antretter highlighted India’s competitive advantage in low-cost renewable energy and strong policy momentum, positioning the country as a future export hub for green hydrogen and its derivatives. A techno-economic assessment was conducted to evaluate the feasibility of producing and shipping green ammonia from five Indian coastal states to Europe, taking into account energy flows, infrastructure, and landed costs.
The findings indicated that large-scale green ammonia production is technically viable and aligns with the EU’s growing demand. The study also underscored the importance of optimizing energy input and infrastructure to ensure competitive export pricing.
The presentation offered valuable lessons on building a viable green hydrogen value chain—from policy frameworks to project execution—and demonstrated the potential of South-South cooperation in advancing clean energy transitions globally.
The H2Uppp Seminar in Jakarta provided a valuable platform for industry experts, international institutions, and private sector stakeholders to exchange insights on advancing green hydrogen and PtX development in Indonesia. The presentations showcased not only global best practices and technological advancements, but also Indonesia’s strong potential to become a key player in the regional and global green hydrogen value chain. As the country continues to build its regulatory framework and renewable energy infrastructure, collaborative initiatives like H2Uppp will play a vital role in supporting a just, inclusive, and climate-resilient energy transition.
For further information or questions, please feel free to contact our project staff:
Ms. Alexandra Engel
Email: alexandra.engel@ekonid.id
Tel.: +62 822 5857 6392