Indonesian power producer Supreme Energy’s search for a suitable location took it to Rantau Dedap in the Muara Enim regency and Pagar Alam city administrative area, a region of South Sumatra inhabited by fewer than 10,000 people.
Due to open in 2020, the geothermal power plant is expected to generate more than 90 MW of electricity, enough for up to 130,000 households across the region, and to reduce CO2 emissions by more than 400,000t each year.
Our close co-operation with the people of Tunggul Bute and the project’s other stakeholders means we’re confident that, when the plant begins generating electricity and our role is finished, we will leave behind a stronger, more prosperous community.
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From the Global Geothermal News archives:
- Monday, August 6, 2018 - Indonesia: Drilling Starts at 86 MW Rantau Dedap Geothermal Project
- Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - Indonesia: Loan Agreement Signed to Help Fund 98.4 MW Rantau Dedap Geothermal Power Project
- Wednesday, March 28, 2018 - Indonesia: ADB Funding for 86 MW Rantau Dedap Geothermal Project
- Thursday, January 11, 2018 - Indonesia: Drilling of Wells at 86 MW Rantau Dedap Geothermal Project to Begin Mid-Year
- Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - Indonesia: PLN Signs PPA for 86 MW from Rantau Dedap Geothermal Power Plant
