DECARBONISATION OF THE ENERGY SECTOR: SIGNING OF MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PT. BUREAU VERITAS INDONESIA AND PT. BIRO KLASIFIKASI INDONESIA (PERSERO)

Bureau Veritas, a world leader in testing, inspection and certification, and PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (PERSERO), a state owned enterprise of the Republic of Indonesia engaged in classification, statutory survey and commercial services, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU).

Through this partnership, Bureau Veritas and Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia have agreed to share knowledge and expertise, while utilising and engaging the services of technical personnel in the field of Testing, Inspection, Certification, Training and Technical Consultancy, Green Economy, Carbon Emission Measurement, Risk Based Inspection, Off-shore Platform Decommissioning Assessment/Inspection, Building and infrastructure, and other commercial services.

The partnership will also complement BV Green Line, a wide range of services and solutions dedicated to Sustainability.

CHRISTOPHER LEE MURRAY, Country Chief Executive of Bureau Veritas Indonesia, commented: “The decarbonisation of the energy sector will bring increased energy infrastructure development in Indonesia. This is a sector of focus particularly for Bureau Veritas in Indonesia. Through our collaboration with Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia, we are well positioned to support our clients in achieving their sustainability objectives. This will undoubtedly benefit our clients who want to ensure that they are compliant to international standards.”

RUDIYANTO, President Director of PT Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia (Persero), said: "The decarbonisation initiative of companies in Indonesia is currently a core focus of the Ministry of Environment. With Biro Klasifikasi Indonesia being appointed to establish the certification system for this initiative, it is vital that we find the right partner to share their expertise and knowledge. We are therefore pleased to collaborate with Bureau Veritas, a leader in this industry, which will allow us to conform to the highest international standards.”