Indonesian geothermal developer Star Energy Geothermal, a subsidiary of Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), has teamed up with US-based IT firm Kyndryl to enhance its operations using generative AI and cloud technology. The partnership aims to boost efficiency, streamline communication, and support the company’s renewable energy transition.
BREN Corporate Secretary Merly stated that Kyndryl Bridge, an AI-driven integration platform, will leverage advanced automation and AI operations (AIOps) to optimize Star Energy’s IT systems. This technology uses AI and machine learning to deliver real-time insights, predict system failures, and provide proactive solutions, thereby improving system reliability and performance.
The collaboration will automate IT tasks, simplify workflows, and allow Star Energy’s IT team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than routine maintenance. As part of the agreement, Kyndryl will migrate BREN’s IT workloads to Microsoft Azure Cloud, a move expected to enhance scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency. Merly noted that the cloud transition will enable Star Energy to quickly adapt to technological changes, market dynamics, and evolving cyber regulations, ensuring the company remains agile and connected.
Kyndryl has also upgraded Star Energy’s communication systems, making them more scalable and collaborative. This improvement is intended to foster better internal communication and support innovation and operational efficiency.
Kyndryl Malaysia and Indonesia Managing Director Efendi Azmi Hashim praised BREN’s adoption of AI and cloud technologies as a step forward in aligning with global energy sector trends. Earlier in 2024, Star Energy revealed plans to expand its geothermal capacity by 102 MW, with upgrades and projects at its Salak, Wayang Windu, and Darajat sites.
(Source: Think Geo Energy)