| Title | Update of Geothermal Development in Indonesia |
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| Authors | Nenny Saptadji |
| Year | 2006 |
| Conference | New Zealand Geothermal Workshop |
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| Abstract | In 2004, the government of Indonesia set up a progressive geothermal target of 2000 MW by 2008 and 6000 MW by 2020. Another target is directed toward local capacity building. It is expected that the country will become a centre of excellence for geothermal industries, and local universities will provide the geothermal education program and the research facilities, to meet man power needs for supporting geothermal exploration and development in Indonesia. Despite the efforts, progress towards the generation target is not quite as expected. Out of 1193 MW additional power capacity to be commissioned by 2008, most likely only around 340 MW can be realized. To establish local capacity building, in 2005 an MOU to pursue geothermal training has been signed among three Universities, namely ITB, UGM and UI, with PT PERTAMINA (Persero) and PT Rekayasa Industri. Moreover, ITB. Since 1995 they have had active geothermal programs, and a Masters Program in Geothermal Technology will start in 2007. Future geothermal development in Indonesia will be dependent upon a number of factors, but mainly by the implementing regulations of the Geothermal Law to be issued by the government and electricity pricing. |