The Director General for New, Renewable and Energy Conservation at the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry today launched the pre-qualification process for the Gunung Hamiding geothermal working area located in North Halmahera Regency, North Maluku province.
Those who can participate in the pre-qualification process are those that have experience in geothermal, upstream oil and gas, mining and minerals or power plant development.
Registration can be made between Sept 27- Oct. 20, 2016 online through the office’ website at www.ebtke.esdm.go.id, beginning Sept. 28, 2016.
There is an estimated reserve of a potential 265 MW of 250-300 degrees celsius reservoir that can support an initial 20 MW geothermal power plant. The estimated Commercial Operation Date (COD) target is 2024.
