Construction begins on 2.6 billion USD hydropower plant in Indonesia
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on March 1 launched the construction of a 2.6 billion USD hydropower plant that would be linked to a planned industrial park in North Kalimantan.
Jakarta (VNA) - Indonesian President JokoWidodo on March 1 launched the construction of a 2.6 billion USD hydropowerplant that would be linked to a planned industrial park in North Kalimantan.
The plant, called Mentarang Induk, is beingdeveloped by PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara, a joint venture between Indonesiancompanies PT Adaro Energy Indonesia and PT Kayan Patria Pratama Group, andMalaysia’s Sarawak Energy Bhd.
The 1.375 gigawatt plant will be linked to anindustrial area the President said will house electric vehicle and batteryplants, as well as aluminium and petrochemical facilities.
He said the hydropower project is expected to finishconstruction in seven years to power the planned park.
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