Center for Energy Studies (PSE) UGM collaborates with PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia (SBI) in reducing CO2 emissions using microalgae. The collaboration has been legally written in the Collaboration Agreement (PKS) between PSE-UGM and PT SBI regarding the application of microalgae to support the green industry development program of PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia.
Dr. Deendarlianto, as the Head of PSE UGM, and Ir. Lilik Unggul Raharjo, MBA as the Manufacturing Director PT SBI signed the PKS agreement in the meeting room PSE-UGM on Friday (6/3). Dr. Danang Sri Hadmoko, Director of Partnership, Alumni and International Business UGM, and Aulia Mulki Oemar, M.Sc, President PT SBI, also attended the event.
Deendarlianto said that researchers at PSE UGM are currently developing microalgae into various products for energy, food and animal feed. One of the advantages of developing microalgae is its ability to absorb CO2 emissions more efficiently.
“Microalgae is a chlorophyll plant that can live in all water territories in Indonesia. In its photosynthesis process, the plant can absorb CO2 and fix 10-50 more efficiently than other plants,” said Deendarlianto.
He added that microalgae also has the potential to be developed into raw material for bio-crude oil to substitute crude oil, biodiesel and bioethanol. Microalgae can also be processed into food and feed product ingredients because it contains high protein content and active components needed by humans.
Meanwhile, Aulia Mulki Oemar said that PT Solusi Bangun Indonesia is committed to carry out and succeed in sustainable development. Besides, it manages natural resources responsibly through innovative solutions to reduce water use, CO2 emissions, support energy efficiency, and preserve biodiversity and the environment.
“There are 17 points summarized in the sustainable development goals (SDG), such as reducing poverty, action on climate change, etc. PT SBI chose to collaborate with PSE UGM for the green industry program,” said Aulia.
Before the PKS was signed, a visit to the Nogotirto Algae Park location was held. This location has cultivation facilities with a closed and open system that can fully operate with a capacity of 100,000 liters.
Source: https://ugm.ac.id/id/berita/19100-pse-ugm-pt-sbi-kerja-sama-kurangi-emisi-co2-dengan-mikroalga
