Indonesian state-owned company PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) has unveiled its latest strategy to seize opportunities in international carbon shipping, signaling its readiness to support the development of the carbon capture and /carbon capture utilization and storage (/CCUS) sector.
The announcement was made at a forum in Jakarta on September 10, 2025. At the forum, which gathered energy leaders and /CCUS technology players from across the region, PIS highlighted the critical role of cross-border CO₂ transportation as an essential link in the global decarbonization value chain.
“PIS sees significant opportunities in the liquefied CO₂ (LCO₂) value chain to serve as a strategic bridge connecting emitters with carbon storage facility providers. As the Integrated Marine Logistics subholding company, PIS is committed to providing maritime transport and managing LCO₂ reception terminals through to final (permanent) storage. With its fleet and infrastructure capabilities, PIS is well-positioned to become a key player in the LCO₂ transportation industry,”Muthia Rizky Neldi, VP of Business Development at PIS, pointed out.
PIS operates more than 106 owned vessels, including gas, crude, and petrochemical