Alstom to build a turnkey geothermal plant in Indonesia
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Alstom will design, supply, install and commission the entire power plant (EPC3 contract). The project will be delivered by the end of 2016.
Indonesia, with its unique geology, houses the world’s largest potential geothermal source which is estimated to be nearly 30,000 MW. However, recent figures indicated that Indonesia is not harnessing the potential of geothermal energy, with the source contributing only 5% of its estimated capacity into the power mix.
The Indonesian authority, in looking to reduce overall greenhouse gas emissions and leverage on the huge geothermal reserves, made the decision to fast-track the development of Indonesia’s power industry and has signed numerous geothermal-related contracts in the last few years.
Alstom has been present in Indonesia for nearly 50 years, having provided various solutions to support Indonesia’s power and rail transport infrastructure. It employs around 1500 people. ■