Sumsel-1 power station
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Sumsel-1 power station is a power station under construction in Tanjung Menang village, Rambang Dangku District, South Sumatra, Indonesia. It is also known as 神华国华南苏1号二期 (国华美朗电厂南苏1号).
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| Sumsel-1 power station | Tanjung Menang village, Rambang Dangku District, South Sumatra, Indonesia | -3.476667, 103.999167 (exact) |
The map below shows the exact location of the power station.
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Unit 1, Unit 2: -3.476667, 103.999167
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | construction | coal: unknown | 300 | subcritical | 2024 (planned) |
| Unit 2 | construction | coal: unknown | 300 | subcritical | 2024 (planned) |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | PT Lion Power Energy; China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd | China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd; other; PT Graha Wahyu Kencana |
| Unit 2 | PT Lion Power Energy; China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd | China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd; other; PT Graha Wahyu Kencana |
Background
In the 2015-2024 PLN long-range supply plan, Sumsel-1 power station in proposed for 2020/2021.[1] in the 2017-2026 plan, the project is advanced to 2019/2020.[2]
The project is estimated to cost US$700 million. In January 2016 the project was contracted out on a "building-owning-operating" (BOO) mode to China Shenhua.[3]
In April 2017, China Shenhua reported to its shareholders that the company had received "on-side permission approval" to begin construction works.[4]
The project is listed as under Construction in the 2018-2027 PLN long-range plan.[5] PLN has assigned responsibility for developing the plant to its subsidiary Pembangkitan Jawa Bali Investasi (PJBI).[6]
In March 2020 the project's sponsor declared force majeure and stated that development would be delayed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] On March 24, 2020 it was reported that construction and labor negotiations were being delayed due to the COVID-19-related travel ban preventing employees of Guangdong Engineering from returning from China.[8]
In October 2022, it appeared Nusatama Berkah Tbk (NTBK) and PT Unggul Ejawantah Industri signed an agreement for the construction of the PT Cakra Bumi Energi coal processing plant with a contract value of IDR 210 billion. The 1000 TPH coal processing plant was expected to support the power station. The power station was still reportedly targeted to operate by December 2023.[9]
In January 2023, Planet imagery suggested that construction was progressing.
In March 2023, construction work was reportedly 80% complete.[10]
In October 2023, commercial operation of Sumsel-1 power station was slated for 2024.[11]
In May 2024, a meeting was held regarding the construction of a transmission line for Sumsel-1 power station.[12]
Financing
In January 2017, a US$520 million loan agreement was closed to finance the 600-MW project. The loans will be provided by China Construction Bank, Bank of China, and ICBC.[13][14]
Environmental impact
In January 2018, it was reported that construction of the plant was causing flooding and damage to an adjacent oil palm plantation.[15]
During the construction process, local residents stated that development of Sumsel-1 was damaging tributaries of the nearby Niru River.[16]
In September 2023, residents complained about the impact of the power station's development on local wildlife. There were also concerns over coal dust, heat pollution from the boilers, and other impacts from nearby mining activities.[17]
Opposition and incidents
In September 2021 members of Clean Sumsel staged a protest in Tanjung Menang Village and called for an investigation into corrupt practices around the permitting of the plant, respect for the historic land around the plant, and the reopening of nearby streams that have been stopped as part of construction.[18]
In March 2023, local residents were reportedly protesting the project, claiming that those who had sold their land to developers were promised jobs at the site and that only four people had been hired thus far.[10] Employees were reportedly underpaid and worked 12 to 15 hour shifts. The construction project also damaged the area's access road, forcing residents to take a one hour detour through another village. The community was urging the government to abandon the project before completion, noting that Sumatra already had a surplus of electricity.[16]
In May 2023, an accident occurred at the construction site of Sumsel-1, resulting in the death of one worker.[19]
In July 2023, a worker died in another accident at the construction site.[20]
In January 2024, a protest was held outside of the associated coal mine, because recruiters reportedly did not prioritize notifying the nearby communities about employment opportunities.[21]
In April 2024, an electricity cable was stolen from Sumsel-1 power station. The theft reportedly resulted in a loss worth IDR 280 million (US$17,200).[22]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ "Executive Summary: Electricity Supply Business Plan PT PLN (Persero) 2015-2024"
- ↑ Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik (RUPTL) 2017-2026, PT PLN Persero
- ↑ "Shenhua wins bids for clean coal power generation projects in Indonesia," Xinhua Finance, 2016-01-12
- ↑ "Announcement of Annual Results for the Year Ended 31 December 2016," China Shenhua Energy Company Limited
- ↑ Rencana Usaha Penyediaan Tenaga Listrik (RUPTL) 2018-2027, PT PLN Persero, A-80
- ↑ The Case for System Transformation in Indonesia, IEEFA, November 2019
- ↑ Jadwal operasional pembangkit terganggu wabah corona, ini tanggapan PLN, Kontan, Mar. 8, 2020
- ↑ Tuntutan Pekerja PT. GPEC PLTU Sumsel 1 Dipenuhi, Gatra, Mar. 24, 2020
- ↑ Gurih! Nusatama Berkah (NTBK) Kantongi Proyek Batu Bara dari Bomba Grup Rp210 M, Emite News, Oct. 26, 2022
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Tergadainya Lahan Warga atas Janji Manis PLTU Sumsel 1, GATRA, March 24, 2023
- ↑ Wujudkan Visi “One Belt, One Road”, China Energy Wujudkan Energi Bersih Berkelanjutan di Indonesia, Kompas, October 18, 2023
- ↑ Polres Banyuasin Gelar Rapat Konsolidasi Mengenai Pembangunan Tower Sutet 275 KV PLTU, Liputan ABN, May 10, 2024
- ↑ "Sumsel 1," World Bank, accessed Oct 2018
- ↑ "Preview of Sumsel 1 Coal-Fired Power Plant (600MW) | Transaction | IJGlobal". ijglobal.com. Retrieved 2020-09-17.
- ↑ Pembangunan PLTU Sumsel I Mencemari Kebun Sawit dan Merusak, Palembang Tribune News, Jan. 9, 2018
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Surplus Energi Listrik, Pembangunan PLTU Sumsel 1 Menimbulkan Keresahan Masyarakat, Gatra, March 29, 2023
- ↑ Proyek PLTU Sumsel 1 Diduga Ingkar Janji, Posko Rumah Merdeka Angkat Bicara, Infomediakota, September 19, 2023
- ↑ Puluhan Masyarakat Datangi PLTU Sumsel 1 Muara Enim di Tanjung Menang, Sampaikan 11 Permintaan, Tribun News, Sep. 29, 2021
- ↑ Karyawan PLTU Sumsel 1 Tewas Terjatuh Dari Ketinggian, Manajemen Bungkam, RMOL Sumsel, May 9, 2023
- ↑ Pekerja PLTU Sumsel 1 Tewas Terjepit Dalam Alat Berat, tvOnenews, July 30, 2023
- ↑ 4 Desa Ring 1 PLTU Sumsel 1, Gelar Aksi Demo Tuntut PT CBE Hal Ini, Infomediakota, January 8, 2024
- ↑ Kabel Listrik PLTU Sumsel 1 Dicuri, AKP Firmansyah : Kerugian Mencapai Ratusan Juta, Tribun News, May 1, 2024
Additional data
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