During French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to Indonesia, HDF Energy (Hydrogène de France) marked a pivotal moment in its global expansion by signing two key strategic agreements to accelerate the deployment of its Renewstable® green hydrogen power plants across Indonesia.
On May 28, HDF Energy signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indonesia’s national utility PLN and state-owned infrastructure finance firm PT SMI. The signing, held at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta, took place in the presence of Presidents Macron and Prabowo Subianto, and signals deepening bilateral cooperation in sustainable energy development.
In parallel, HDF Energy entered into a second agreement with the Provincial Government of East Nusa Tenggara, underscoring local government support and facilitating project execution in one of Indonesia’s most promising renewable energy regions.
Accelerating 23 Hydrogen-Powered Plants Across Indonesia
The MoU with PLN and PT SMI is part of six major French-Indonesian partnerships formalized during the visit. The agreement supports the implementation of 23 Renewstable® projects—valued at €2.3 billion—which are included in Indonesia’s new national hydrogen and ammonia roadmap. This national strategy aims to integrate hydrogen as a key element of the country’s power mix, particularly for remote or off-grid areas.
HDF Energy’s Renewstable® plants combine solar or wind power with on-site green hydrogen storage, delivering 24/7 baseload, carbon-free electricity. These installations offer a sustainable alternative to diesel-powered generation in remote and island communities. In addition to energy supply, the excess green hydrogen can be used to decarbonize regional maritime transport, reinforcing hydrogen’s versatility in multiple sectors.
Strategic Focus on East Nusa Tenggara
Among the 23 projects, eight are located in East Nusa Tenggara, where a new MoU with the provincial governor strengthens local support. HDF Energy is also collaborating with PT ASDP Indonesia Ferry and PLN on a maritime decarbonization initiative announced in April 2025, showcasing the broader application of its hydrogen solutions.
The green hydrogen for both Renewstable® power and maritime initiatives will be powered by high-capacity fuel cells produced at HDF’s new manufacturing facility near Bordeaux, France, set to begin operations in 2025.
A Milestone for France–Indonesia Energy Cooperation
“These agreements represent a major step forward in the development of our Renewstable® power plants in Indonesia. They demonstrate the relevance of French hydrogen technology in solving electrification challenges across island nations,” said Damien Havard, CEO of HDF Energy.
French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed France’s commitment:
“France is a partner in the energy transition. Out of a €500 million pledge, €450 million has already been disbursed. I’m pleased to see major projects in solar and hydrogen being agreed today.”
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto added:
“We adopted a joint vision declaration toward the centennial of Indonesia–France relations in 2050, including stronger cooperation in strategic sectors.”
About HDF Energy
HDF Energy is a global pioneer in hydrogen-powered infrastructure and multi-megawatt fuel cell technology. Its Renewstable® plants integrate intermittent renewables with hydrogen-based storage to deliver continuous, clean energy, especially for regions with unreliable or off-grid power systems.
The company is also scaling up infrastructure for green hydrogen production and aims to decarbonize heavy mobility sectors such as shipping and rail. With a team of 150+ hydrogen experts, offices across Latin America, Africa, the Caribbean, and Asia-Pacific, and a €3 billion project pipeline, HDF is spearheading the global transition to sustainable, hydrogen-based energy.
Since 2021, HDF Energy has been listed on Euronext Paris, symbolizing its role as a flagship of French clean technology innovation.
