The real commitment of PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) in developing clean geothermal energy is again shown by the commencement of the EPCC (Engineering Procurement Construction & Commissioning) PLTP Binary Organic Rankine Cycle 500 kW which will be built at PGE's Lahendong Area in Tomohon, North Sulawesi.
Marked by the implementation of the project's EPCC Kick Off Meeting on Thursday 1 July 2021 online. PGE Operations Director Eko Agung Bramantyo accompanied by Lahendong Area General Manager Chris Toffel AEP on the occasion conveyed PGE's readiness and ability to operate Geothermal Power Plants (PLTP) which also supports Green Energy and Cost Saving for OPEX as the implementation of Pertamina's Internal EBT strategic project milestones and the total installed power capacity of other EBT.
"Although the Covid-19 pandemic has not dampened the spirit of innovation and dedication of Pertamina officers in developing Indonesia's geothermal energy. This is a tangible manifestation of PGE's commitment to utilize the potential of domestic energy that is environmentally friendly, especially geothermal energy because it is only renewable," explained Eko Agung.
The installation of the Binary power plant with a capacity of 1 x 500 kW Net is planned to use the working fluid R1233zd(E), which is a non-flammable refrigerant that is environmentally friendly.
This project is targeted to be 100% implemented and ready to operate in December 2021. This project is run with the Quick Win scheme to achieve the Fast Delivery Project. This scheme was carried out by PGE to deal with project implementation in the midst of a pandemic condition in order to remain On Time, On Budget, On Scope, On Revenue (OTOBOSOR).
Pertamina itself as a pioneer in geothermal development in Indonesia, which was then continued by PGE, has 35 years of experience in operating geothermal fields. Currently, Indonesia is in the second rank of geothermal development in the world with a total installed capacity of 2,133 MW, and the contribution of the PGE Working Area is 88% of the total installed geothermal capacity in Indonesia, which consists of 672 MW which is operated by itself and 1,205 MW which is operated by itself. implemented through a Joint Operation Contract.
Of the 672 MW operated by PGE itself, it was generated from 6 areas namely Lahendong Area - North Sulawesi with an installed capacity of 120 MW, Kamojang Area - West Java with an installed capacity of 235 MW, Ulubelu Area - Lampung with an installed capacity of 220 MW, Karaha Area - West Java with an installed capacity of 30 MW, Lumut Balai Area - South Sumatra with an installed capacity of 55 MW and Sibayak Area - North Sumatra with an installed capacity of 12 MW.
