Kanematsu Investee Alam Energy Indonesia Signs MoU with SOMA for a Comprehensive Decarbonization Project on Karimun Island, Indonesia — Announced as a Japan–Indonesia Cooperation Project at the 4th Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) Ministerial Meeting —

Kanematsu Corporation (“Kanematsu”), PT Alam Energy Indonesia (“AEI”), PT SOMA DAYA UTAMA (“SOMA”), Shizen Energy Inc., and Alamport Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a comprehensive decarbonization project on Karimun Island, Indonesia, including the introduction of renewable energy and energy-efficiency measures. The project has been positioned as one of the cooperation projects between Japan and Indonesia under the framework of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) ^*1, and the MoU signing ceremony was held at the 4th AZEC Ministerial Meeting in Manila, the Philippines, on October 8, 2026.

^*1Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC):
An international cooperation framework led by Japan to promote decarbonization in Asia, with 11 participating countries. It aims to achieve decarbonization, economic growth, and energy security in Asia simultaneously.

At the AZEC MoU Signing Ceremony in Manila
Center (from left): Kei Takagi, State Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan, and
Eniya Listiani Dewi, Director General of Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

Indonesia continues to experience growing energy demand as its economy expands, while balancing this growth with decarbonization has become an important challenge. In island regions in particular, greater use of renewable energy and more efficient energy consumption are required.

Under this project, AEI, which operates a renewable energy business in Indonesia, and SOMA, which supplies electricity in western Karimun Island, will lead and mutually collaborate in the implementation. Shizen Energy Inc., Alamport Inc., and Kanematsu, as major shareholders of AEI, will support the project by leveraging their respective business platforms and expertise. The project will introduce renewable energy to the local mini-grid through the use of solar power and battery storage. It will also introduce AI-based remote monitoring of equipment, develop personnel responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M), and provide local industries with solutions that support energy efficiency and the transition of equipment and machinery from fossil fuels to electricity (electrification). Through these initiatives, the five companies will expand the supply of renewable energy and improve energy efficiency in an integrated manner, contributing to region-wide decarbonization from both the supply and demand sides in compliance with applicable regulation in Indonesia.

Under its Medium-Term Management Plan, “integration 1.1,” Kanematsu has set out its Vision of becoming a “solutions provider that leads the transformation of efficient and sustainable supply chains” and is promoting GX as one of its key initiatives. Going forward, Kanematsu will continue to provide GX solutions tailored to customer needs to Kanematsu Group companies, customers, and partners, thereby contributing to the realization of a sustainable society.

[PT Alam Energy Indonesia (AEI) — Corporate Profile]

A joint venture funded by Shizen Energy Inc., Alamport Inc., the NiX Group, and Enbio Holdings, Inc. Through its subsidiary, PT Alam Energy Renewables, AEI operates a rooftop solar power rental business in Indonesia with a cumulative capacity of approximately 30 MW.

Kanematsu invested in AEI in 2025 and is promoting its GX business in Indonesia. (Reference: Kanematsu invests in Indonesian renewable energy firm Alam Energy Indonesia—Accelerating GX business expansion in Indonesia—）

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