Hyundai Motor Group Presents Action Plans for Waste-to-Hydrogen Ecosystem in Indonesia

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Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) has announced plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java Province, Indonesia, marking its first overseas W2H initiative. The project, unveiled at the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit in Jakarta, involves partnerships with Indonesia's ESDM, BAPPENAS, and Pertamina.

Key components of the plan include:

• Development of an on-site hydrogen refueling station utilizing Pertamina's CNG infrastructure, targeted for 2027
• Production of low-carbon hydrogen from biogas at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung
• Construction set to begin this year following technical feasibility study completion

The Sarimukti landfill processes approximately 1,500 tons of waste daily from Bandung, with 80% handling capacity. The project aims to address waste management challenges while establishing sustainable hydrogen production through collaboration with Korean organizations and alignment with Indonesia's National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap.

Positive

• First international expansion of successful W2H business model
• Strategic partnership with state-owned Pertamina ensures infrastructure support
• Government backing from multiple Indonesian ministries reduces regulatory risks
• Utilization of existing CNG infrastructure reduces capital expenditure

Negative

• Project completion timeline extends to 2027, indicating long revenue generation horizon
• Dependency on local infrastructure and government cooperation poses execution risks
• Environmental challenges at Sarimukti landfill (fires, floods, landslides) may affect operations

• Hyundai Motor Group to collaborate with Pertamina and West Java Province to build a waste-to-hydrogen ecosystem, advancing sustainable hydrogen solutions
• By 2027, the Group plans to launch an on-site hydrogen refueling station utilizing Pertamina's CNG infrastructure
• Building on its successful W2H model in Korea, the Group plans to expand the ecosystem in Indonesia as its first overseas initiative
• The April 2025 summit in Jakarta featured Indonesia's national hydrogen roadmap, with major contributions from Hyundai and government ministries

SEOUL, South Korea and JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) today outlined action plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java Province, Indonesia, during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit held in Jakarta.

At the summit, the Group unveiled comprehensive plans for the initiative in partnership with Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), and PT Pertamina (Persero), an Indonesian state-owned energy company.

Hosted by the Indonesia Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (IFHE), the event was attended by key stakeholders, including the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), representatives from the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), and executives from Pertamina and Hyundai Motor Group. During the event, ESDM presented Indonesia's national hydrogen roadmap, while BAPPENAS outlined hydrogen policies for Nusantara, the country's new capital city.

As part of the initiative, the Group will establish an on-site hydrogen refueling station using Pertamina's existing compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure, targeting operational launch by 2027. The station will be supplied with low-carbon hydrogen produced from biogas sourced at the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung, the capital of West Java Province.

Following the completion of a technical feasibility study on Sarimukti landfill development, the Group plans to commence construction this year. To bring Korea's advanced hydrogen policies and technologies into the project, the Group is supporting the effort through a consortium of leading Korean organizations and companies.

The roadmap underscores significant advancements in the Group's commitment to sustainable hydrogen solutions, as highlighted by its senior management at events in Indonesia and abroad. It also aligns with the objectives of Indonesia's central government ministries and is reflected in the country's National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap.

Indonesia Marks First Overseas Milestone in W2H Initiative

The Sarimukti landfill in Indonesia handles about 80 percent of the 1,500 tons of waste generated daily in Bandung. In recent years, neighboring communities have faced repeated natural disasters – including large-scale fires, floods, and landslides – driven by the ongoing effects of global warming and increasingly extreme weather conditions.

Reaffirming its corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment, the Group has partnered with Good Neighbors to improve local access to drinking water and healthcare. Collaborating with Sejin G&E, the Group plans to secure the Sarimukti landfill, preventing disasters and ensuring safety, while extracting biogas for low-carbon hydrogen production via Hyundai Rotem's steam methane reformer.

The robust partnership between the Group and Pertamina has paved the way for the development of a comprehensive hydrogen ecosystem covering land provision for refueling stations, hydrogen production and transport, and vehicle utilization.

With strong support from key Indonesian government bodies, this collaboration not only addresses urgent waste management challenges but also lays the groundwork for low carbon hydrogen production.

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FAQ

When will Hyundai Motor Group (HYMTF) launch its hydrogen refueling station in Indonesia?

Hyundai plans to launch the on-site hydrogen refueling station by 2027, utilizing Pertamina's existing CNG infrastructure.

What is the waste processing capacity of the Sarimukti landfill for HYMTF's hydrogen project?

The Sarimukti landfill handles about 80% of Bandung's 1,500 tons of daily waste generation.

How will HYMTF produce hydrogen at the Sarimukti landfill facility?

Hyundai will produce low-carbon hydrogen using biogas extracted from the landfill, processed through Hyundai Rotem's steam methane reformer.

When will HYMTF begin construction of the waste-to-hydrogen facility in Indonesia?

Construction is planned to commence in 2025, following the completion of a technical feasibility study.

Which key partners is HYMTF working with for the Indonesian hydrogen ecosystem?

Hyundai is partnering with Indonesia's ESDM, BAPPENAS, and state-owned energy company Pertamina.