Indonesia’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, has instructed state electricity company PT PLN to expedite the construction of a 40 MW geothermal power plant (PLTP) in Maluku to improve access to clean energy in the province. This project, now included in PLN’s 2025–2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL), aims to reduce dependence on coal and diesel by replacing aging fossil-fuel-based power plants with renewable energy. The initiative includes the 20 MW Wapsalit PLTP on Buru Island (targeted for 2028) and the 2x10 MW Tulehu PLTP on Ambon Island (targeted for 2031), both at different development stages. A potential 25 MW geothermal site in Banda Baru on Seram Island is also being considered. As of 2024, Maluku’s total power capacity is 409 MW, with approximately 99% still sourced from fossil fuels—primarily diesel and a mix of gas and steam. Diesel alone contributes 249 MW (61%), while gas and steam-based plants produce 157 MW (38%). Renewable energy's role remains minimal, at just 3 MW, mostly from solar and microhydro sources. By including the PLTP projects in the national energy roadmap, the government aims to significantly boost the share of renewable energy in Maluku and align with international commitments to sustainability and energy transition.Source: https://indonesiabusinesspost.com/4042/energy-and-resources/indonesia-speeds-up-geothermal-development-in-maluku-to-cut-fossil-fuel-dependence (ICE GIACARTA)

Fonte notizia: Indonesia Business Post, 7 April 2025