The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (Kementerian ESDM) plans to trial the use of hydrogen as a transportation fuel, focusing on trucks, buses, and heavy vehicles in Indonesia The initiative aims to explore environmentally friendly transportation options for the future, alongside biofuel and electric vehicles.
Despite challenges in electric vehicle adoption, including the availability of affordable models and charging infrastructure, the government sees potential in hydrogen-powered vehicles to contribute to sustainable transportation.
The pilot project is part of the country’s efforts to advance its energy transition and promote cleaner transportation technologies.