ASIATODAY.ID, KOLAKA – The nickel industry in Indonesia has shown its commitment to implementing the energy transition in order to achieve the 2060 Net Zero Emission (NZE) target. This is in line with the commodity downstreaming program initiated by the Indonesian government led by President Prabowo Subianto.
As a National Strategic Project (PSN) in nickel downstreaming, PT Ceria Nugraha Indotama (Ceria Group) which is in the final stages of building the ‘Merah Putih’ smelter is committed to and fully supports the government’s program. Therefore, Ceria Group has determined the use of green energy throughout its industrial chain.
One of the green energy sources ready to supply Ceria Group’s ‘Merah Putih’ smelter is supplied from the Nusantara II-60 MW Floating Power Plant (BMPP), where one of the power plants has docked at Ceria Group’s Wolo Special Terminal in Kolaka Regency, Southeast Sulawesi since Sunday, October 20, 2024. While the second BMPP will follow later.
BMPP Nusantara II-60MW is one of the mandates listed in the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) that has been launched by the government, included in 1 series of BMPP consisting of 2 BMPP 60 MW units.
BMPP Nusantara II uses 100% gas fuel with a capacity of 60 MW, has a length of 72 meters, a width of 27.4 meters and a height of 6.5 meters developed by PT PAL Indonesia and PT Indonesia Power. Designed with an efficient design and sophisticated technological complexity, supported by 6 x Dual Fuel Engine 20V34DF, which can operate with diesel and LNG so that it is in line with Ceria’s commitment to the transition to clean energy.
Ceria Group CEO, Derian Sakmiwata stated that the arrival of BMPP which will be operated in the Wolo Special Terminal area, further strengthens the resilience of energy supply for the operation of the Ceria ‘Merah Putih’ Smelter which is targeted to be completed in the near future.
“The arrival of the BMPP is a strategic step by Ceria Group in ensuring that the ‘Merah Putih’ Smelter can operate optimally and sustainably with reliable and environmentally friendly energy sources,” he explained, Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
According to Derian, this floating power plant facility is supported by the Wolo Jetty infrastructure and other supporting facilities built by PT PLN Indonesia Power (IP). This facility is designed to function optimally in meeting current electricity needs, thus supporting future smelter operations.
“This BMPP will be directly connected to the PLN Kolaka Smelter Main Substation, so that the reliability of the electricity supply to the Ceria Smelter can continue to be maintained,” he added.
Since 2018, PT PLN (Persero) has been a strategic partner of Ceria Group in providing clean and environmentally friendly energy supplies for the ‘Merah Putih’ Smelter.
To date, PLN has successfully supplied 100 MVA of electricity, with a target of increasing capacity to 414 MVA or 352 MW with the signing of the Power Purchase Agreement (SPJBTL). PLN’s support also includes the provision of Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) services, which allows Ceria to gain international recognition for the use of Renewable New Energy.
The arrival of BMPP, said Derian, is concrete evidence that the Ceria Group continues to move forward in realizing a greener energy future.
“The main energy sources used by the Ceria Group come from hydroelectric power plants, wind, and gas engines, which are in line with the company’s vision to prioritize sustainability and clean energy in all its operations,” said Derian. (AT Network)
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