Through an agreement with Kyndryl, Star Energy Geothermal will deploy generative AI and cloud technology to enhance operational activities and communications.

Indonesian geothermal power developer and operator Star Energy Geothermal (Star Energy), a subsidiary of Barito Renewables Energy (BREN), has partnered with US-based IT company Kyndryl to integrate generative AI technology into Star Energy’s operational activities.

According to BREN Corporate Secretary Merly, Kyndryl Bridge, an AI-power open integration platform, will improve the IT operation of Star Energy through advanced automations and AI operations (AIOps). It uses AI and machine learning to provide real-time insights on system performance and provide proactive solutions, thus increasing system reliability by predicting failures before they occur.

The solution will also automate various IT tasks, simplify workflows, and allow IT team to focus on strategic initiatives rather than spend time doing routine maintenance.

Migration to cloud technology

Kyndryl will be migrating the IT workloads at the operational sites of BREN to Microsoft Azure Cloud. “This transition to the cloud not only reduces operational costs, but also increases agility and scalability, so that BREN’s geothermal unit can respond to any changes in business needs quickly, while up or down its cloud to adapt to technological advances, market dynamics, and evolving cyber regulations,” said Merly.

Kyndryl has also helped upgrade the communication system of Star Energy, making it more scalable and agile. This is a key improvement aimed at strengthening communication and collaboration within the company.

“Cloud technology makes us more agile, better connected, and technologically agile when dealing with the ever-evolving demands and preferences in the energy market. It will also drive innovation, efficiency, and is critical in optimizing operations, reducing costs, and supporting our transition to renewable energy ,” Merly further added.

Efendi Azmi Hashim, Managing Director for Kyndryl Malaysia and Indonesia, commended BREN for taking a step forward towards meeting changing business needs and keeping at par with the global energy sector with the use of artificial intelligence and the latest in cloud technology.