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PT IHIP power station is a power station under construction in Ambunu, West Bungku, Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| PT IHIP power station | Ambunu, West Bungku, Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia | -2.28754, 121.77195 (exact)[1] |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3: -2.28754, 121.77195
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | operating | coal: unknown[1] | 117[2] | unknown | 2024 |
| Unit 2 | construction[2] | coal: unknown[1] | 117[2] | unknown | 2024 (planned)[1] |
| Unit 3 | construction[2] | coal: unknown[1] | 116[2] | unknown | 2024 (planned)[1] |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; other; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
| Unit 2 | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; other; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
| Unit 3 | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; other; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
Project-level captive use details
- Captive industry: Industrial Park[1]
Background
As of July 2023, a three unit, 350 MW coal-fired power station was under construction at Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park (IHIP). The local communities of Ambunu and Tono villages in Central Sulawesi were reportedly protesting the development of the power station as of September 2023. The power station, along with a nickel smelter, were slated to complete construction and enter operation within seven months.[3]
In December 2023, construction was nearing completion. The project would be inaugurated in March 2024. The power station was owned by PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group (BTIIG). BTIIG and IHIP were owned by Chinese parent company Zhenshi Holding Group.[4]
The villages most affected by the construction of the power station were: Topogaro Village, Ambunu Village, Tondo Village and Wata Village. Residents were reportedly concerned about environmental impacts, land compensation, local employment, agricultural impacts, and the infrastructure's proximity to densely populated residential areas.[5]
In March 2024, the power station and related nickel processing facility were expected to begin operating in 2024.[6]
In May 2024, the power station did not yet appear to be operating. PT BTIIG was allegedly developing the facility without the proper permits.[7] In June 2024, construction of the three units may have been completed.[8]
In June/July 2024, protests erupted when residents discovered that an access road was owned by PT IHIP without their knowledge. Residents reported excessive noise pollution and dust related to the company's use of the road.[9]
In August 2024, PT BTIIG sued community members opposing the project's development and the use of the access road on the grounds of "obstructing investment".[10] In November 2024, an action organized by a coalition of environmental organizations was held in front of the PT BTIIG offices, urging the company to withdraw the lawsuit.[11]
As of December 2024, one 117 MW unit was reportedly operating at the power station. Residents recounted the public health impact of the project, highlighting the proximity of the development to several elementary schools. Community members alleged that they were deceived by PT IHIP, stating that the company informed residents about the construction of a jetty but not a coal-fired power station.[12]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 https://topkota.co/maret-2024-pltu-smelter-pt-btiig-ihip-group-di-topogaro-morowali-diresmikan/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 https://terkini.id/read/td-3326/pltu-perusahaan-nikel-di-morowali-sulteng-bikin-masyarakat-desa-terancam-penyakit-ispa.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ PLTU Perusahaan Nikel di Morowali Sulteng Bikin Masyarakat Desa Terancam Penyakit ISPA, terkini.id, September 22, 2023
- ↑ Maret 2024, PLTU-Smelter PT BTIIG-IHIP Group di Topogaro Morowali Diresmikan, topkota.co, December 14, 2023
- ↑ Warga Resah Bentangan SUTET PLTU BTIIG Morowali Melintasi Permukiman Padat Penduduk, Teraskabar, January 9, 2024
- ↑ Ambisi Hilirisasi Nikel Dan Masifnya Penggunaan Energi Fosil Batubara Di Sulawesi Tengah, WALHI, March 19, 2024
- ↑ Diduga PT. BTIIG Nekat Bangun Pabrik Smelter Tanpa Kantongi Perizinan Sesuai UU Cipta Kerja, Berita Morut, May 2, 2024
- ↑ Konflik Agraria PT IHIP di Morowali Berujung Kriminalisasi Warga, Kompas, June 28, 2024
- ↑ Karut Marut Investasi Nikel Tiongkok di Sulawesi Tengah, Walhi, October 17, 2024
- ↑ Petani x Smelter Nikel Baoshuo: Jalan Tani Diambil, Warga Digugat, Betahita, August 20, 2024
- ↑ Aksi Koalisi Anti SLAPP Tuntut Hentikan Kriminalisasi dan Pelanggaran HAM di Industri Nikel Morowali, Tempo, November 1, 2024
- ↑ PLTU PT BTIIG, Sebuah Mesin Pembunuh Warga, Walhi, December 12, 2024
Additional data
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