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2021-08-24
Construction of a Biogas Plant Worth US$ 3 Million
Project Owner : PT PLN (Persero)

Description : PT PLN (Persero) continues to encourage the development of new and renewable energy plants (EBT) in the country by presenting EBT-based plants. One of them is the Pasir Mandoge Biogas Power Plant (PLTBg) with a capacity of 2x1 megawatts (MW) in North Sumatra.

PLTBg Pasir Mandoge utilizes liquid waste (POME) from the PTPN IV Palm Oil Mill (PKS).

The plant, which was built with an investment of IDR 42 billion, is estimated to be able to produce 15 GWh of electricity per year. PLN buys electricity from PT Karya Mandoge Energi at a price of Rp 1,018 per kilowatthour (kWh).

Project Value : US$ 3 Million

Project Schedule : 2021