Hyundai unveils waste-to-hydrogen plans in Indonesia
Hyundai Motor Group has announced ambitious plans to establish a waste-to-hydrogen (W2H) ecosystem in West Java, Indonesia, marking the company’s first overseas initiative of this kind. The announcement was made during the Global Hydrogen Ecosystem Summit held in Jakarta, Indonesia, in April 2025.
In collaboration with PT Pertamina (Persero), Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), and the Ministry of National Development Planning (BAPPENAS), Hyundai aims to develop low-carbon hydrogen infrastructure using biogas from the Sarimukti landfill near Bandung.
By 2027, the group plans to launch an on-site hydrogen refuelling station using Pertamina’s existing compressed natural gas (CNG) infrastructure. The station will be supplied with hydrogen generated from organic waste, building on the success of Hyundai’s W2H model in South Korea.
The project forms part of Indonesia’s broader National Hydrogen and Ammonia Roadmap and reflects the government’s efforts to decarbonise transportation and waste management. Hyundai is supporting the initiative through a consortium of Korean partners, aiming to introduce Korea’s advanced hydrogen policies and technologies.
“Mobility and energy are converging. We are leveraging our W2H model to create cleaner, sustainable ecosystems,” Hyundai representatives said.
Hyundai’s CSR efforts in the region also include partnerships with Good Neighbors and Sejin G&E to improve community access to clean water and healthcare and to enhance landfill safety while extracting biogas for hydrogen production using Hyundai Rotem technology.
The Sarimukti landfill processes around 80% of Bandung’s daily waste—approximately 1,500 tonnes—and has experienced repeated natural disasters in recent years. Hyundai’s engagement in the region is intended to help mitigate environmental risks while generating clean energy.
Following the completion of its vehicle manufacturing plant in 2022, Hyundai sees Indonesia as a strategic base for expansion across the ASEAN region. The W2H project in Indonesia is expected to be a model for future international sustainability collaborations.
