Indonesia is moving towards a low-carbon energy network via a corridor linking production, industry, and transport as well as ports.
The country has announced a plan to build a 194-km green hydrogen corridor between Jakarta, Karawang and Patimban. Through the project, it is targeting to connect clean energy generation sites with industrial parks and logistics centers as well as strategic ports.
The project was officially made public at the World Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit 2026 in Jakarta. Its design is centred on spatial, technical, and economic along with logistical studies to improve the effectiveness of the future supply chain.
Green hydrogen corridor – Production, logistics and consumption
It is well to be noted that the 194-km green hydrogen corridor will first include green hydrogen plants, refuelling stations, industrial zones, transport infrastructure, ports and end users. The objective is to build a coherent standardised infrastructure that can be replicated in other parts of the country.
This corridor will be the cornerstone of a potential national hydrogen network, said Prahoro Nurtjahyo, who is the head of the Human Resources Development Agency at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Authorities have located 12 potential spots along the route, and construction will be phased to align production and supply capacity to real demand.
Phase 1 is PEM Electrolyzers
Moreover, the first phase includes refuelling stations at the point of consumption. These units will be fitted with Proton Exchange Membrane – PEM electrolyzers.
Each system will be capable of producing 100 kilograms of green hydrogen per day. This scale will enable pilot projects to be supplied and the technical operation of the network validated prior to increasing coverage.
PT PLN, which is the state-owned electricity company, is already building a green hydrogen plant and refuelling station in Muara Karang. Facilities in Senayan as well as Duren Tiga are also being promoted to provide services to the Jakarta metropolitan area.
Toyota conducts hydrogen mobility tests in Karawang
PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia is building a refuelling station at Karawang. The facility will enable the promotion of testing of hydrogen-powered vehicles and will enable evaluation of its use according to real operating conditions.
The introduction of the corridor was also accompanied by the unveiling of a pilot bus equipped with a hydrogen-diesel dual-fuel system. The technology can cut traditional fuel consumption throughout the transition to less-emission fleets.
Patimban Greenport, along with Toyota Tsusho, is additionally involved in the Eastern GX Corridor, a programme that is introduced to integrate sustainable port logistics and clean transport into the future national network.
Energy security and industry development
Moreover, the Government of Indonesia ties the project to its energy self-sufficiency strategy. The project is part of the Asta Cita vision by President Prabowo Subianto and aims to reinforce the industrial value chain.
Bahlil Lahadalia, the minister of energy and mineral resources, said that clean hydrogen might lower the exposure of the country to international market volatility. It also can provide diversification of energy from geopolitical risks to traditional supply.
Through this corridor Indonesia wants to establish local capabilities for hydrogen production, consumption, and distribution. The project also paves the way for decarbonizing transport, industry and port operations as the country develops a more adaptable energy infra.