PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the acceleration of the national clean energy transition. On Saturday (14/6), PGE successfully conducted the first synchronization of the Lumut Balai Unit 2 Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra.
Synchronization was carried out at an initial capacity of 10% of the total installed capacity of the Lumut Balai Unit 2 PLTP, which is designed to reach 55 MW. This stage marks the first time that electricity from the generating unit has been distributed to the PLN electricity network, as an important part towards the full commercial operation stage (commissioning operation date/COD) targeted for the end of June 2025.
Director of Operations of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Ahmad Yani said that this achievement is proof of the effectiveness of project management that is consistent with the company's strategic direction in encouraging decarbonization.
"This synchronization is an important step in which electricity from the power plant begins to be distributed to the PLN electricity network. This is also an important milestone that shows that the project's progress is on the right track. We are committed to completing the COD stage according to the target time and making a real contribution to the national clean energy mix," said Ahmad Yani in his statement in Jakarta, Saturday.
The presence of Lumut Balai Unit 2 PLTP will increase the geothermal capacity in the Lumut Balai Area by 55 MW, so that the total capacity of this area reaches 110 MW. This unit is projected to be able to produce around 481 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity per year, equivalent to meeting the daily electricity needs of more than 252,000 households, supporting around 396 Jakarta-Bandung (Whoosh) fast train trips, fully charging around 23,700 electric cars, or supporting the operations of around 2 to 5 hyperscale data centers.
With this momentum, PGE will begin to generate revenue from distributing electricity to the PLN network, marking the start of this project's direct contribution to the company's financial performance.
PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) (IDX: PGEO) has once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting the acceleration of the national clean energy transition. On Saturday (14/6), PGE successfully conducted the first synchronization of the Lumut Balai Unit 2 Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatra.
Synchronization was carried out at an initial capacity of 10% of the total installed capacity of the Lumut Balai Unit 2 PLTP, which is designed to reach 55 MW. This stage marks the first time that electricity from the generating unit has been distributed to the PLN electricity network, as an important part towards the full commercial operation stage (commissioning operation date/COD) targeted for the end of June 2025.
Director of Operations of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk Ahmad Yani said that this achievement is proof of the effectiveness of project management that is consistent with the company's strategic direction in encouraging decarbonization.
"This synchronization is an important step in which electricity from the power plant begins to be distributed to the PLN electricity network. This is also an important milestone that shows that the project's progress is on the right track. We are committed to completing the COD stage according to the target time and making a real contribution to the national clean energy mix," said Ahmad Yani in his statement in Jakarta, Saturday.
The presence of Lumut Balai Unit 2 PLTP will increase the geothermal capacity in the Lumut Balai Area by 55 MW, so that the total capacity of this area reaches 110 MW. This unit is projected to be able to produce around 481 gigawatt hours (GWh) of electricity per year, equivalent to meeting the daily electricity needs of more than 252,000 households, supporting around 396 Jakarta-Bandung (Whoosh) fast train trips, fully charging around 23,700 electric cars, or supporting the operations of around 2 to 5 hyperscale data centers.
With this momentum, PGE will begin to generate revenue from distributing electricity to the PLN network, marking the start of the project's direct contribution to the company's financial performance.
"This additional capacity has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 280,000 tons of CO2 per year, while supporting efforts to achieve the 23% energy mix target by 2025 and the commitment to Net Zero Emission (NZE) 2060," he added.
PGE Lumut Balai Project Unit 2 Project Manager Achmad Sri Fadli, explained that this first synchronization was carried out after going through a series of comprehensive technical tests.
"This synchronization process is not just about connecting electricity to the PLN network, but involves strict system testing to ensure that the power plant operates safely, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable standards and regulations," explained Fadli.
As a pioneer in geothermal energy in Indonesia with more than 40 years of experience, PGE currently manages an installed capacity of 672.5 MW from six operating areas. The company is targeting an increase in capacity to 1 GW in the next two years, and reaching 1.7 GW by 2034. In addition to Lumut Balai Unit 2, PGE is also developing several other strategic projects such as PLTP Hululais Unit 1 & 2 (110 MW), as well as a number of co-generation projects with a total capacity of 230 MW.
PGE has also identified the potential for geothermal resources of 3GW from 10 independently managed Thermal Working Areas (WKP) - demonstrating the company's role in encouraging national energy resilience and sustainability.
"We hope that PLTP Lumut Balai Unit 2 can immediately operate fully commercially and become an important catalyst in achieving green energy targets in Indonesia," concluded Achmad Sri Fadli.
