Alstom to build 30MW geothermal power plant in Indonesia

Alstom has won a $61m engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract for the 30 MW Karaha geothermal power plant in West Java, Indonesia from PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE), subsidiary for Indonesian PT Pertamina.

The French company is to supply and install the entire power unit at the facility by December 2016.

The Karaha geothermal facility is one of the eight new geothermal projects in Indonesia, which are being developed by PGE. The projects, once operational, are expected to have a combined generation capacity of 655MW.

Alstom Renewable Steam Plants vice president Steven Moss said: "We are delighted to play a key role in helping Indonesia achieve its energy goals.

"This installation reinforces Alstom’s continued commitment to the geothermal markets and the importance of this renewable fuel source".

PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy CEO Rony Gunawan said, "The competitiveness of Alstom’s offer including quality, environment, health and safety, was key in the awarding of the contract. We are looking forward Alstom improving capability and effectiveness to manage the project."

Indonesia has almost 30,000MW of potential geothermal source, only 5% of which is utilised to meet its power demands.

Indonesian government intends to use the country’s geothermal reserves to raise its power generation capacity strengthen its power industry and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.