Construction of Biomass Power Plant Using Palm Oil Residue on Sumatra island, Indonesia

In Indonesia, the treatment method of palm oil residue (EFB) emitted from palm oil factories that corroded and emit carbon dioxide has been a long term issue. Since the technology for converting biomass fuel into power has been founded, we implemented the construction of a power plant with a power generation capacity of 12 MW. And in this case, we plan to reduce carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions by 31,322 tons annually. In constructing the power plant, we are procuring funds through project financing from Republic of Indonesia Infrastructure Finance Corporation PT. Indonesia Infrastructure Finance (hereinafter “IIF”), which is scheduled to start operation in 2021.

1×12 MW Biomass Power Plant from Empty Fruit Bunch  (PT. Indonesia Infrastructure Finance)

This project also has been certified as a bilateral credit system (JCM) facility subsidy project by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.

12MW Biomass Power Plant Project in Aceh Province, Sumatera (Global Environment Centre Foundation of Japan)

LocationAceh Province, Sumatra Island, Indonesia
Capacity1.2MW/year
Start OperationScheduled in 2021
Predicted GHG emission
reduction amount
31,322 tCO2/year

Reference emissions
Annual estimated power generation x Grid emission factor
34,765 tCO2/year

Project emissions
CO2 emissions from fossil fuel consumption at biomass power plant.
CO2 emissions during biomass transportation
3,443 tCO2/year

2MW Micro Hydro Power Plant Project in East Nusa Tenggara

In Indonesia, there is a shortage of electricity due to population growth and economic growth, and the stability of electricity supply has become a major issue, especially in rural areas. In order to solve this problem, we will meet the local power demand by constructing a micro hydro power plant with 2MW capacity that can generate stable power even on islands and mountainous areas by utilizing abundant hydro power resources. In this project, we are planning to reduce carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions by 6,856 tons per year.

In addition, the electrification rate of East Nusa Tenggara, where this power plant will be constructed, is the lowest in the country, staying at 61.9%. It is expected that this project will improve the electrification rate, and we are also considering introducing a system to store surplus power and use it as an emergency power source in the region.

This project is also already certified as a bilateral credit system (JCM) facility subsidy project by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment.

2MW Mini Hydro Power Plant Project in East Nusa Tenggara Province (Global Environment Centre Foundation of Japan)

LocationEast Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia
Start OperationScheduled in 2021
Reference Emission34,765 tCO2/year
Project Emissions0

8MW Mini Hydro Power Plant Project in Maluku Province, Indonesia

In this project, 8MW mini hydro power generation (4 MW x 2 units) will be installed at the Sapalewa River, which flows through the West Seram regency, Maluku province, Indonesia, and the electricity will be sold to the Indonesian National Electricity Company (PLN) to reduce emission of greenhouse gases (GHG).

By utilizing the abundant water resources and providing electricity, we are able to contribute to increase the electrification rate, because this region has the lowest electrification rate of about 92% in the country. We are planning to reduce carbon dioxide (CO²) emissions by 18,034 tons annually.

In addition, this project not only provide job creation in Maluku, but also will contribute to building a foundation for industrial creation.

8MW Mini Hydro Power Plant Project in Maluku Province (Global Environment Centre Foundation of Japan)

LocationWest Seram regency, Maluku province, Indonesia
Start OperationScheduled in 2023
Reference Emission18,034 tCO2/ year
Project Emissions0