Karaha Bodas geothermal plant to be on stream soon

By Cepi Setiadi

Petromindo|Khalsa

State-owned electricity firm PT PLN stated that the Karaha Bodas geothermal power plant project in Tasikmalaya, West Java Province, is ready to start operation soon.

Nasri Sebayang, PLN's Regional Director for Western part of Java told Petromindo.com recently that the project with 1x30 MW capacity is currently at the commissioning stage.

"It is expected to be fully operated by June or July of this year," Nasri said. The project with total investment of US$ 72 million is developed by PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) and will be integrated with the Jawa-Bali system.

Editing by Reiner Simanjuntak