Pertamina's Desa Energi Berdikari Program Wins Prestigious Award

Recognition for Renewable Energy Initiatives

PT Pertamina (Persero) has been honored with the 'Ujung Tombak Desa Mandiri Energi' award at the detikcom Awards 2025, held on November 25, 2025, at The Westin Jakarta ³

. This recognition highlights Pertamina's commitment to promoting energy equality through its Desa Energi Berdikari (DEB) program, which focuses on renewable energy development and community empowerment in rural areas.

Program Overview and Impact

The DEB program utilizes New and Renewable Energy (EBT) sources to create sustainable energy solutions for villages. As of now, the initiative has successfully reached 252 villages ²

, bringing not only clean energy but also economic opportunities through various local development projects. The program's comprehensive approach includes:

1. Renewable energy infrastructure development - Standardization of Micro Hydro Power Plants (PLTMH) and Solar Power Plants (PLTS)
2. Local economic empowerment - Optimization of local products like coffee, agriculture, and fisheries, as well as ecotourism development

Future Plans and Expansion

Pertamina's Manager of CSR, Mohamad Roby Hervindo, expressed gratitude for the award and emphasized the company's commitment to expanding the DEB program further. With over 75,000 villages remaining in Indonesia ²

, Pertamina sees significant potential for growth in its energy equality initiatives. The company plans to continue developing more DEB locations, focusing on both energy sustainability and community development.

Significance of the Award

The detikcom Awards 2025 recognition underscores Pertamina's role as a leader in Indonesia's energy sector transformation. By promoting renewable energy and community empowerment, Pertamina is not only contributing to the national energy mix but also supporting the government's goals for sustainable development.