PT Rekayasa Industri (Rekind) has officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Carbon Clean, a leading global company in carbon capture (CO₂) technology. This strategic collaboration marks a significant step for both companies to introduce and develop the cutting-edge CycloneCC innovation in Indonesia.
The signing of the cooperation agreement took place during the international event, Carbon Digital Conference (CDC) 2025 which was organized by the Indonesia Carbon Trading Association (IDCTA) on December 8–9, 2025, at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB) in Bandung, West Java.
CycloneCC is a compact, modular system designed to capture CO₂ efficiently from flue gas at a relatively more affordable cost. This technology represents a major breakthrough for accelerating decarbonization efforts in the energy and heavy industry sectors, while also opening opportunities for the more efficient application of low-emission technologies in the country.
This innovation is increasingly relevant given the evolving global regulatory dynamics. Starting in 2026, the European Union will fully implement the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) for several high-emission products such as cement, steel, fertilizers, olefins, and petrochemicals. This policy will impose additional carbon costs on exporting nations, making it necessary for Indonesian industries to be able to measure, manage, and reduce emissions to remain competitive in the international market.
“This partnership is part of the company’s readiness and commitment to supporting the national energy transition agenda. Rekind sees the CycloneCC technology as a major breakthrough for the future of Indonesian industry. This technology is not only capable of significantly reducing carbon emissions but also offers cost efficiency, making it more realistic for widespread implementation,” stated Triyani Utaminingsih, Rekind’s President Director, after signing the MoU on the sidelines of CDC 2025 at the West Hall of ITB on Tuesday (December 9th).
Carbon Clean is renowned as a pioneer in low-cost carbon capture solutions. Their flagship technology, CycloneCC, offers several advantages over conventional technologies, including a compact design, lower energy requirements, and rapid integration with existing industrial facilities.
“We are delighted to partner with Rekind, Indonesia’s leading Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Industrial Process Company, to bring CycloneCC to a country with a strong commitment to decarbonization, an expanding manufacturing-driven economy, and significant CO2 storage potential. Carbon Clean’s patented solvent along with CycloneCC’s compact, modular design, enables faster deployment and lower costs, making carbon capture more accessible and viable for a wide range of industrial emitters in Indonesia,” said Krishna Kumar Singhania, Chief Growth Officer of Carbon Clean.
The integration of CycloneCC in Indonesia will be spearheaded by Rekind, a company with extensive experience in designing, building, and managing large-scale industrial facilities. Building on this track record, Rekind is prepared to ensure the optimal implementation of this technology across various sectors, ranging from coal-fired power plants owned by PLN and Independent Power Producers (IPPs), to fertilizer, cement, steel, and other high-emission process sectors. This leverages Carbon Clean’s experience in successfully delivering carbon capture plants to capture CO2 from power plants.
Through this collaboration, Rekind and Carbon Clean aim to implement CycloneCC across Indonesia and the regional area. The technology is projected to be capable of reducing carbon capture costs by up to 50% compared to conventional technologies, allowing emission mitigation processes to be carried out without compromising the national industry’s competitiveness.
“We believe this collaboration will accelerate the adoption of green technology and strengthen Indonesia’s contribution to addressing the challenges of global climate change,” added Triyani Utaminingsih.
By providing more accessible, efficient, and affordable carbon capture technology, Rekind and Carbon Clean hope to pave the way for Indonesia’s energy transformation toward a cleaner, modern, efficient, and resilient future.