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Press Release
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Coal-fired Power Plant Sumsel-8 Officially Operates Commercially
Sumsel-8 Mine Mouth Coal-fired Power Plant (2x660 MW) has reached Commercial Operation
Date (COD) status. The COD date is set to be effective from 7 October 2023 by PLN.
Sumsel-8 Mine Mouth Coal-fired Power Plant which is part of the 35,000 MW Power Plant
Development Program located in Tanjung Lalang Village, Tanjung Agung District, Muara Enim
Regency, South Sumatra Province.
Also known as Tanjung Lalang Coal-fired Power Plant, this plant was built by PT Huadian Bukit
Asam Power (HBAP), which is a strategic collaboration between PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) and
China Huadian Hongkong Company Ltd (CHDHK).
Director General of Electricity at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Jisman
Hutajulu, said that electricity in Sumatra will be more reliable with the Sumsel-8 Coal-fired.
"The need for electricity in Sumatra continues to increase. Thus, Sumsel-8 Coal-fired Power
Plant has an important role in this increasing need," said Jisman.
Meanwhile, President Director of PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) Arsal Ismail expressed his hope
that the Tanjung Lalang Coal-fired Power Plant could bring benefits to national energy security
and community welfare.
"We hope that the Tanjung Lalang Coal-fired Power Plant can help PLN meet electricity needs
in the Sumatra region, as well as create a multiplier effect for economic growth so it can
contribute to development," said Arsal.
He explained that the Tanjung Lalang Coal-fired Power Plant uses super critical technology
which is efficient and environmentally friendly.
"Apart from that, Tanjung Lalang Coal-fired Power Plant also applies Flue Gas Desulfurization
(FGD) technology to reduce exhaust gas emissions. This FGD technology can reduce sulfur
dioxide from exhaust gas emissions from coal-fired power plant," Arsal added.
Sumsel-8 Coal-fired Power Plant supplies electricity to PLN for public purposes in the Sumatran
Electricity System and requires up to 5.4 million tons of coal per year. The investment value of
the PLTU MT Sumsel-8 project reached USD 1.68 billion.
For further information please contact:
Niko Chandra
Corporate Secretary
PT Bukit Asam Tbk
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nchandra@bukitasam.co.id
www.ptba.co.id
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About PT Bukit Asam Tbk.
PT Bukit Asam Tbk (PTBA) is part of the state-owned mining holding MIND ID which operates in the coal mining sector. Founded in 1981, the
company's core business focuses on coal mining, processing and trading. PTBA operates several coal mines in South Sumatra and East
Kalimantan, producing various types of coal. In 2002, PTBA became a public company and was listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange. With
a commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility, PTBA is developing its energy portfolio by investing in renewable
energy sources. This company plays an important role in providing coal for both domestic power plants and export markets, contributing
significantly to the energy sector and the Indonesian economy. PTBA has won the Gold category three times in a row from 2020-2022 in the
Company Performance Rating Assessment Program in Environmental Management (PROPER). PTBA is also a pioneer in ethical standards by
becoming the first state-owned company in the energy sector to implement ISO 37001:2016 Anti-Bribery Management.
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