Jakarta.  PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) continues to fulfill its net-zero emission commitment by 2050. PIS divides its strategy into two main categories: fuel and cargo aspects.

As the Sub-Holding of Integrated Marine Logistics (SH IML) under PT Pertamina (Persero), PIS is determined to achieve the net-zero emission target by 2050. This commitment aligns with the targets of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and the Paris Agreement on climate change.

PIS’s Director of Business Planning, Eka Suhendra, who was one of the speakers at the 2025 International Maritime Week (IMW), said, “In the long term, PIS is taking a twofold approach. First, transitioning to more environmentally friendly fuels such as LNG (liquefied natural gas), and potentially in the future, ammonia and LPG. The majority of our fleet is already equipped with dual-fuel technology. We look forward to collaborating to create an ecosystem ready for alternative fuels.”

As additional information, more than half of the vessels operated by PIS use biofuel. Six ships in the PIS fleet already use LPG and LNG as alternative fuels. Moreover, 40 vessels in the fleet have been equipped with energy-saving devices that can improve fuel efficiency by 3–20 percent. PIS has also implemented overall engine power limitation and voyage management to reduce emissions.

In addition to fleet modernization, Eka also mentioned that PIS is increasingly serious about developing the environmentally friendly cargo market. Beyond targeting the still-promising LNG sector, PIS is also eyeing carbon transport as a new business in the form of carbon capture storage (CCS)/carbon capture utilize storage (CCUS). This new green business has considerable potential, ranging from transportation, storage, and injection to carbon terminal infrastructure.

“Indonesia is one of the countries with the largest carbon storage capacity in the world. The government is also encouraging initiatives and maximizing this potential. That’s what PIS plans to pursue in the future,” Eka added.

However, PIS’s decarbonization plans do not come without challenges. During the IMW 2025 panel titled Decarbonizing Asia’s Maritime Industry, several challenges in implementing decarbonization in maritime operations were revealed. Key topics discussed to accelerate decarbonization included investment costs, shipping regulations, the availability of facilities and technology, and the improvement of human resource capacity.

The Vice Chairman of the Indonesian National Shipowners’ Association (INSA), Faty Khusumo, said during the same panel, “We are open to many alternative fuel options, but we also need to consider the regional capacity in providing the necessary resources for decarbonization.”

Another panelist, Lin Fuquan, Chairman of the China Classification Society (CCS), who also represented the Asian Classification Society (ACS), added that his organization is ready to assist shipowners in meeting decarbonization goals through a number of standardization guidelines. These include the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII), and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). “These guidelines aim to clarify interpretation and ensure understanding and implementation of regulations across the shipping industry community,” Lin said.

Eka acknowledged the challenges faced by the industry in its decarbonization efforts and the solutions currently available. He believes that stronger collaboration among all maritime industry stakeholders could be the key to accelerating their progress in reducing carbon emissions.