Construction of E. Kalimantan?s mine-mouth power plant commences
Wednesday, April 16 2003 - 02:03 AM WIB
The construction of a mine-mouth power plant in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, which will use coal from PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) as its source of energy, formally began Tuesday, local daily Kaltim Post reported.
Research and Technology Minister Hatta Radjasa officially launched the construction of the project during a ground-breaking ceremony in Sangata?s ?Bukit Pelangi? area where the power plant will be located. It is also an area of government and business office buildings.
The project, which will cost Rp150 billion (US$=Rp8,840), will be completed within 12 months.
The 2X7 megawatt power plant will receive up to 80,000 tons of coal from KPC annually, free of charge.
PLN and East Kutai regency administration will jointly own the power plant. (*)