PLN EPI Signs JDA for Gasification Program to Strengthen Gas Supply Chain in Papua
Papua Gas Project: A Boost for Energy Security and Sustainability in Eastern Indonesia
Jakarta, indonesia - In a significant step towards bolstering energy security and sustainability in Eastern Indonesia, PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia (PLN EPI) has partnered with Papua Bersama Konsorsium to develop a major gasification project in northern Papua.
The Joint Progress Agreement (JDA), signed on December 2nd, paves the way for the construction of crucial midstream LNG infrastructure to support power plants in the region. This initiative not only strengthens the national energy supply chain but also aligns with Indonesia’s commitment to cleaner, more lasting energy sources.
“This project is about more than just building gas infrastructure,” said Iwan Agung Firstantara, Director of PLN EPI. “It’s about forging strong partnerships to ensure energy security in Eastern Indonesia. With the signing of this JDA, we are confident that the next stages – design, financing, and construction – will proceed swiftly.”
As a leading provider of primary energy for power generation, PLN EPI is dedicated to maintaining a reliable and efficient energy supply while supporting the nation’s transition to cleaner energy.By prioritizing gas as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, PLN EPI is playing a key role in Indonesia’s journey towards Net Zero Emissions by 2060.”We believe that gas has a vital role to play as a transitional energy source,helping to reduce carbon emissions,” added Firstantara. “This project not only strengthens energy resilience in Northern Papua but also supports Indonesia’s broader sustainability goals.”
The Northern Papua gasification project will support the operation of seven major power plants with a combined capacity of 168 MW. The project will require an average gas supply of 20.83 BBTUD over the next 20 years.
Two Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs) will be constructed in Jayapura and Biak, along with two Onshore Storage Facilities in Manokwari and Nabire. These facilities will ensure a stable and efficient gas supply to the region.
The seven power plants set to benefit from the project include PLTMG Manokwari 2 (20 MW), MPP Nabire (23 MW), PLTMG nabire 2 (10 MW), MPP Jayapura (50 MW), PLTMG Jayapura Peaker (40 MW), PLTMG Biak (15 MW), and PLTMG Biak 2 (10 MW).
PLN EPI and Papua Bersama Konsorsium, which comprises PT Pertamina internasional Shipping, PT PGN LNG Indonesia, PT Enviromate Technology International, and PT APCA Tirta Engineering, will collaborate on all aspects of the project, from technical validation and engineering design to permitting, financial modeling, and overall project management.
Eka Suhendra, Director of Business Planning at PT Pertamina Internasional shipping, emphasized the project’s importance as a testament to the power of collaboration between state-owned enterprises.
“This project presents a tremendous chance to strengthen national energy security,” said Suhendra. “Leveraging the consortium’s expertise and technical capabilities,we are confident that this project will deliver substantial benefits,not only for the energy sector but also for the people of Papua.”
Papua Gas Project: Powering Progress and Sustainability in Eastern Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia – A landmark agreement between PT PLN Energi Primer Indonesia ( PLN EPI) and Papua Bersama Konsorsium paves the way for a transformative gasification project in northern Papua. This initiative signifies a major leap forward in bolstering energy security and sustainability in Eastern Indonesia.
Strengthening National Energy Supply
The Joint Progress Agreement (JDA),signed on December 2nd,sets in motion the progress of critical midstream LNG infrastructure. This infrastructure will directly support power plants in the region, fortifying the national energy supply chain.
“This project transcends infrastructure development,” explained Iwan Agung Firstantara,Director of PLN EPI. “It’s about establishing strong partnerships to ensure energy security in Eastern Indonesia. With this JDA in place, we are confident that the subsequent phases – design, financing, and construction – will progress swiftly.”
Gas: A Key Player in Indonesia’s Energy Transition
PLN EPI, a leading provider of primary energy for power generation, is dedicated to delivering a reliable and efficient energy supply while actively contributing to Indonesia’s transition towards cleaner energy sources.
“we firmly believe that gas plays a crucial role as a transitional fuel, aiding in carbon emission reduction,” added Firstantara. “This project not only strengthens energy resilience in Northern Papua but also aligns with Indonesia’s broader sustainability objectives.”
Project Scope and impact
The Northern Papua gasification project is designed to fuel seven major power plants with a combined capacity of 168 MW. The project anticipates an average gas supply of 20.83 BBTUD over the next two decades.
Two Floating Storage Regasification Units (FSRUs) will be constructed in Jayapura and biak, complemented by two Onshore Storage Facilities in Manokwari and Nabire. These facilities will guarantee a stable and efficient gas supply to the region.
The beneficiaries of this project include:
PLTMG Manokwari 2 (20 MW)
MPP Nabire (23 MW)
PLTMG Nabire 2 (10 MW)
MPP jayapura (50 MW)
PLTMG Jayapura Peaker (40 MW)
PLTMG biak (15 MW)
PLTMG Biak 2 (10 MW)
A Collaborative Endeavor for National Benefit
PLN EPI is collaborating with Papua Bersama Konsorsium, a consortium comprising leading industry players:
PT Pertamina Internasional Shipping
PT PGN LNG Indonesia
PT Enviromate Technology International
* PT APCA tirta Engineering.
This consortium will work together across all aspects of the project, from technical validation and engineering design to permitting, financial modeling, and extensive project management.
Eka Suhendra, Director of Business Planning at PT Pertamina Internasional Shipping, highlighted the significance of this collaborative effort.
“This project represents a tremendous opportunity to enhance national energy security,” stated Suhendra. “By leveraging the consortium’s expertise and technical capabilities, we are confident that this project will deliver important benefits, not only for the energy sector but also for the people of Papua.”