The Indonesian government will be auctioning geothermal work areas in July following the issuance of a ministerial regulation on auction procedure.
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On the same occasion, new renewable energy and energy conservation, geothermal director Yunus Saefulhak said that instead of electricity price, work programs and exploration commitment will be offered in the upcoming bid.
Five geothermal work areas will be auctioned with a total potential capacity of 330 MW:
- Muara Bulung in Southeast Sulawesi with a potential capacity of 20 MW,
- Oka Illiange in West Nusa Tenggara with a potential capacity of 20 MW,
- Jailolo in North Maluku with a potential capacity of 60 MW,
- Simbolon Samosir in North Sumatra with a potential capacity of 220 MW,
- Sirung in Alor, East Nusa Tenggara with a potential capacity of 10 MW.