Halliburton Secures Contract to Advance Geothermal Projects in Indonesia with KS Orka Renewables

Halliburton has been awarded a multiyear contract by KS Orka Renewables Pte. Ltd. To support the construction of geothermal wells for the PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP) and PT Sokoria Geothermal Indonesia (SGI) projects in Indonesia. The agreement, announced January 30, 2026, encompasses several development phases for both projects and highlights Halliburton’s commitment to expanding geothermal energy solutions globally.

Expanding Indonesia’s Geothermal Capacity

Under the terms of the contract, Halliburton will leverage its advanced drilling technologies and operational expertise to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable geothermal power in Indonesia. The company will provide a comprehensive suite of services, including directional drilling, cementing, drilling fluids, and drill bits, for both the SMGP and SGI projects.

Strategic Collaboration

The partnership combines KS Orka Renewables’ experience in delivering cost-efficient geothermal wells with Halliburton’s integrated solutions and technical capabilities. KS Orka Renewables operates as part of a corporate group affiliated with Kaishan Group Co., Ltd. Cao Kejian, Chief Executive Officer of Kaishan Group Co., Ltd., stated that the collaboration will help deliver some of the lowest cost per foot geothermal wells in Indonesia and expand current capacity. Halliburton

Project Details

The SMGP project is located in North Sumatra, whereas the SGI project is situated in East Nusa Tenggara. KS Orka Renewables currently has a total installed geothermal power generation capacity of 208 MW across the Sorik Marapi (200 MW) and Sokoria (8 MW) project sites. ThinkGeoEnergy

Commitment to Sustainability

This award strengthens Halliburton’s Low Carbon Solutions portfolio and underscores the company’s role in geothermal development within the global energy mix. The collaboration aligns with KS Orka Renewables’ commitment to supporting Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission Target in 2060. KS Orka Renewables

Key Takeaways

• Halliburton secured a multiyear contract with KS Orka Renewables for geothermal well construction in Indonesia.
• The projects are located at PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP) in North Sumatra and PT Sokoria Geothermal Indonesia (SGI) in East Nusa Tenggara.
• The collaboration aims to improve drilling performance, reduce costs, and accelerate the deployment of sustainable geothermal power.
• The partnership supports Indonesia’s Net Zero Emission Target in 2060.