Bakrie Group and Pertamina Develop Research Infrastructure at IKN
- Dok. Pertamina
Jakarta – The Bakrie Group and Pertamina have agreed to develop a Shared Hub Infrastructure in the new capital, IKN Nusantara by signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Tuesday (March 26).
This MoU signing is a continuation of the Joint Statement of Collaboration signed at Stanford regarding plans for collaboration in research in the sustainability sector to be conducted by Stanford in Indonesia, in the presence of Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) last November.
CEO of Bakrie & Brothers, Anindya Bakrie stated that the development of the Shared Hub for the International Institute of Sustainability Indonesia (IISI) reflects a joint commitment to advance education and promote green economic development in Indonesia.
Pertamina dan Bakrie Group bersepakat untuk mengembangkan Infrastruktur Shared Hub di IKN yang merupakan bagian dari Nusantara Knowledge Hub di Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).
- Dok. Pertamina
The Bakrie Group has also expanded its business into sustainable sectors such as transportation electrification and renewable energy to support the government in achieving the Net Zero Emission target by 2060.
"Educational advancement plays a crucial role in supporting Indonesia's new era at IKN. IISI will serve as a venue for various research activities, including research conducted by the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS), and will pave the way for the establishment of higher education institutions contributing to sustainable development innovation and clean energy utilization," said Bakrie in a statement on Wednesday.
According to Bakrie, IISI will serve as a collaboration platform between the private sector and the government, as well as the global and Indonesian academic community.
The project is targeted to be groundbreaking in IKN Nusantara in the second quarter of 2024.
Meanwhile, Pertamina's President Director Nicke Widyawati stated that Indonesia with its abundant natural resources and growing population has the potential to continue leading the energy transition in line with global trends.
"Pertamina is highliy committed to driving sustainability in Indonesia. This collaboration scheme can encourage synergy between state-owned enterprises, private sector, and world-class universities. Thus, it's not only about constructing physical buildings but can serve as the foundation for Indonesia's future," Widyawati explained.