PLTU Jawa-7 project undermined by coastal reclamation

The planned PLTU Jawa-7 coal-fired power plant project is being undermined by nearby coastal reclamation project, Bisnis Indonesia reported on Wednesday.

The paper quoted Agung Wicaksono, Deputy Head of Electricity Development Program Implementing Unit (UP3KN) said that the reclamation project may hamper key water access for the planned 2x1,000 MW coal-fired power plant.

PT Pembangkitan Jawa Bali (PJB) and China Shenhua are teaming up in the power plant project.

Acting President Director of PJB, Muljo Adji said that the investors are hoping an upcoming meeting, facilitated by the Office of the Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs, would be able to seek ways so as the reclamation project would not hamper water access to the power plant, so that a planned groundbreaking end April or early May could be realized.

PJB holds a 30 percent interest in the estimated US$2 billion project, while China Shenhua holds a 70 percent stake.

Agung said that acquisition of the required 172 hectares land for the project, which is targeted to be completed in 2019, has been completed. (*)