Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. (MHI) and Indonesia’s Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB) have signed a new agreement to extend their long-standing collaboration on research into ammonia-based fuel applications.

Building on earlier joint studies, the extended agreement continues research into ammonia combustion but focuses specifically on deepening understanding of how ammonia can be applied safely and effectively in gas turbine systems. Specifically, MHI and its power solutions brand, Mitsubishi Power, together with ITB, aim to reinforce the technical knowledge needed to support the practical use of ammonia in power generation and contribute to Indonesia’s long-term decarbonisation goals.

During the signing ceremony in Bandung, Indonesia, ITB’s Prof. Dr. Ir. Ari Darmawan Pasek said: “The transition to cleaner energy is essential in addressing climate change. Our collaboration with MHI reflects the importance of combining academic research with industrial expertise to advance cleaner fuel technologies. We are confident that this continued partnership will contribute valuable insights to support the future role of ammonia in power generation and Indonesia’s decarbonisation journey.”

MHI and ITB first concluded a memorandum of understanding in 2020 to collaborate on research into next-generation clean energy solutions and analysis of big data relating to power plants. This partnership was extended in 2022 and has since progressed through multiple research initiatives focused on ammonia-fired power generation. The latest agreement continues this long-standing collaboration, building steadily on the work undertaken to date.

Indonesia aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060.