Pertamina, Zorlu Enerji to jointly develop geothermal project in Türkiye
Signing of Joint Study Agreement between PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy and Zorlu Enerji (source: PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy)
Carlo Cariaga
14 Apr 2025
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy and Zorlu Enerji will be jointly developing a geothermal project in Türkiye, encouraging more cooperation between the countries.
Indonesia’s state-owned geothermal operator and developer PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGEO) has signed a Joint Study Agreement (JSA) with Turkish energy company Zorlu Jeotermal Enerji Elektrik Üretimi A.S. (Zorlu Enerji) for the development of a geothermal power project in one of Zorlu Enerji’s geothermal permit areas in Türkiye.
The signing of the JSA was done as a follow-up to the Memorandum of Cooperation signed by the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Türkiye back in February 2025. PGEO had earlier signed a Confidentiality Agreement with another Turkish company, Kipas Holding, for joint exploration work on geothermal resources.
“This collaboration is expected to open up opportunities to accelerate technology transfer, build a strong geothermal industry supply chain domestically, and can be an attraction for investment in the development of new and renewable energy, especially for Indonesia,” commented PGE President Director Julfi Hadi via an official statement.
“This is PGE’s real action in accelerating the optimal utilization of geothermal energy, while also encouraging the development of downstreaming in Indonesia’s new and renewable energy sector.”
Julfi further added that both parties will benefit from this agreement through sharing of geothermal management practices and the different characteristics of geothermal resources of Indonesia and Türkiye. The agreement will also help open up other cooperation opportunities for PGEO.
Source: Antara News
