Bengkulu power station
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Bengkulu power station is an operating power station of at least 200-megawatts (MW) in Bengkulu, Indonesia. It is also known as 明古鲁电站.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Bengkulu power station | Bengkulu, Indonesia | -3.912348, 102.270375 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: -3.912348, 102.270375
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal: unknown | 100 | subcritical | 2019 |
| Unit 2 | operating | coal: unknown | 100 | subcritical | 2019 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | PT Tenaga Listrik Bengkulu [100%] | Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd [70.0%]; PT Intraco Penta Tbk [30.0%] |
| Unit 2 | PT Tenaga Listrik Bengkulu [100%] | Power Construction Corporation of China Ltd [70.0%]; PT Intraco Penta Tbk [30.0%] |
Background
In the 2015-2024 PLN long-range supply plan, Bengkulu power station is proposed for 2019.[1]
In the second quarter of 2015 China's state-owned Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) won the project in an international competitive bidding and secured the power purchase agreement (PPA) with PLN in November 2015. The US$360 million plant is under a contract of 25-year Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) model. It is owned by PowerTenaga Listrik Bengkulu (TLB), a joint venture between PowerChina (70%) and PT Intraco Penta (30%). In October 2016, the project began construction.[2]
Financial close was reached in June 2017, with the Industrial & Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and the Export-Import Bank of China providing financial services for the project. Construction of the plant is reportedly in "full swing", and it is planned for commissioning in 2020.[3] The 2018-2027 long-range plan gives a completion date of 2019 for Unit 1 and 2020 for Unit 2.[4] In December 2019 it was reported that the plant would be commissioned in Q1 2020.[5]
According to PowerChina both units had been commissioned as of December 31, 2019.[6] In March 2020 the project's sponsor declared force majeure and stated that plant operations would be impacted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Financing
In July 2017, a financing agreement was closed for the 200-MW project. US$270 million in loans will be provided by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China and China Exim Bank. The financial advisor for the project is DBS Bank. US$90 million in equity is being provided by PowerChina and Intraco Penta Group.[8]
Opposition
In May 2018, a number of farmers in Bengkulu city expressed opposition to the plant because its construction was damming a stream and causing their land to flood.[9] In August 2018, dozens of residents of Bengkulu City held a demonstration in opposition to the plant.[10] In February 2020, fishermen and civil society organizations floated a 20m x 12m banner in the bay near the site of the plant as President Joko Widodo visited Bengkulu.[11]
In August 2021 an analysis of the plant's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) found that the plan to build the plant violated two regional planning regulations.[12]
As of May 2024, residents of Bengkulu were reportedly experiencing adverse public health impacts related to the power station.[13] Young students were among the highest risk group due to the school (SMKS 15 Kota Bengkulu)'s proximity to the power station.[14]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Executive Summary: Electricity Supply Business Plan PT PLN (Persero) 2015-2024"
- ↑ "China-invested power plant starts construction in Indonesia to resolve electricity shortage," Xinhua News, Asia and Pacific Edition, 25 October 2016
- ↑ China Power realizes financial close for Bengkulu project China Daily, July 10, 2017
- ↑ Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik (RUPTL) 2018-2027, PT PLN Persero, V-39
- ↑ PLTU Ini Bakal Pasok Listrik Bengkulu Selama 25 Tahun Mulai Awal 2020 Viva News, Dec. 2, 2019
- ↑ Indonesia Bengkulu Power Station successfully realizes grid-connected power generation of Unit 2, PowerChina, Jan. 3, 2020
- ↑ Jadwal operasional pembangkit terganggu wabah corona, ini tanggapan PLN, Kontan, Mar. 8, 2020
- ↑ "Preview of Bengkulu Coal-Fired Power Plant (200MW) | Transaction | IJGlobal". ijglobal.com. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ↑ Petani Teluk Sepang persoalkan proyek PLTU batu bara, Antara Bengkulu, May 30, 2018
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Warga Demo Tuntut Proyek PLTU Batubara Ditutup, Pedoman Bengkulu, Aug. 16, 2018
- ↑ Warga Bentangkan Spanduk Protes PLTU Saat Jokowi ke Bengkulu, CNN Indonesia, Feb. 5, 2020
- ↑ Akademisi menilai dokumen Amdal PLTU Bengkulu cacat hukum, Antara News, Aug. 22, 2021
- ↑ Debu Batu Bara PLTU Teluk Sepang Minta Tumbal Paru-paru Warga, Betahita, May 15, 2024
- ↑ Kanopi Indonesia sebut satu sekolah di Bengkulu terdampak polusi PLTU, Antara News, April 12, 2024
Additional data
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