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PLN completes construction of 40 MW Luwuk GTPP
WINDONESIA January 15, 2025
Photo of a power plant. (Tempo)
PT PLN (Persero), through its PLN Sulawesi Main Development Unit (UIP) and PT Prima Layanan Nasional (PLN) Enjiniring subsidiary has completed the construction of the 40 megawatt (MW) Luwuk gas turbine power plant (GTPP) in Batui District, Banggai Regency, Central Sulawesi Province. The plant is capable of supplying electricity to more than 30,000 homes and 30 MW of industry in the area.
PLN Project Management and New and Renewable Energy Director Wiluyo Kusdwiharto stated that the project's completion is a step towards ensuring a reliable and sustainable energy supply for the people of Central Sulawesi, especially Luwuk-Toili area and its surroundings.
"This is our commitment to supporting economic growth and energy sustainability in Indonesia," said Wiluyo in a written statement on Jan. 14, 2025.
Banggai Regent Amirudin Tamoreka gave his appreciation for PLN's efforts to finish the 40 MW Luwuk GTPP. He added that the power plant's presence will further increase the Central Sulawesi electricity system's reliability, especially in Banggai Regency.
"Thank you to PLN for continuing to improve the electricity system by building a 40 MW natural gas (natgas)-fueled power plant. Now, Banggai Regency will be even brighter," Wiluyo said.
Meanwhile, PLN Enjiniring President Director Chairani Rachmatullah said that the project's completion would strengthen PLN Group's role in supporting the provision of more efficient, environmentally friendly, and affordable energy in Indonesia. He added that the power plant's operation will increase the natgas portion of Indonesia's energy mix and is projected to reduce the country's carbon emissions by up to 75,000 tons of carbon dioxide CO2 per year.
"PLN Enjiniring is committed to continue supporting equal access to energy and contributing to national economic development through sustainable energy solutions," said Chairani.
PLN UIP Sulawesi Acting General Manager Budi Ari Wibowo explained that the Luwuk GTPP project's completion was marked by the issuance of operational eligibility certificates (SLO) for all gas turbines on Dec. 30, 2024.
"We are very proud to be able to complete the Luwuk GTPP project which has a strategic role in meeting energy needs in Central Sulawesi. This achievement cannot be separated from the support and collaboration of all parties involved," said Budi.
PLN has also just completed the construction of three other electricity infrastructures in Central Sulawesi. They are the 150 kilovolt (kV) Luwuk Primary Substation, the 150 kV Batui Primary Substation (PLTMG), and the 150 kV Luwuk GTPP (Batui) - Luwuk high voltage transmission lines.
As a result of PLN's constructions, Central Sulawesi's power supply capacity currently reaches 369 MW with a peak load of 336 MW and a power reserve of 33 MW. With the operation of these four electrical infrastructures, PLN hopes that the electricity supply for the people of Central Sulawesi, especially Luwuk - Toili, will be more reliable.
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