JGC to build 1000 MW in Papua
Wednesday, March 18 2015 - 12:16 PM WIB
The plan was unveiled by JGC Group?s Chairman Emeritus Yoshihiro Shigehisa during his courtesy call to Vice President Jusuf Kalla on Wednesday.
During the visit, Shigehisa asked the government to support the firm?s plan, Kompas.com reported.
The power plant will be located in Sorong, West Papua and the firm will build a 50 MW capacity in the beginning.
JGC Coal Fuel?s President Director Tetsuo Fujita said the investment needed to build the 50 MW capacity is between US$200 million $300 million. The firm will kick off the project this year by land preparation or groundbreaking.
Sofjan Wanandi, Head of Vice President Expert Team, said JGC will use low rank coal as fuel the power plant, the type of coal which is available in abundance in eastern Indonesia and is not qualified for exports. JGC chose to build the power plant in eastern Indonesia because the region still lacks power supplies.
He also noted that JGC also plans to build LNG receiving terminals in Indonesia.
According to Shigehisa, Jusuf welcomes the firm?s plans. (*)