PGE Lahendong Area Ready to Supply North Sulawesi & Gorontalo Christmas-New Year Electricity

Tomohon, December 24, 2021 – PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy (PGE) Lahendong Area in North Sulawesi ensures the Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) and the PGE geothermal steam field of 120 MW to supply energy demand in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo for the 2021 Christmas and 2022 new year.

General Manager of PGE Lahendong Area, Ahmad Yani, said that the Christmas and New Year in North Sulawesi is crucial for the people of North Sulawesi. Therefore, Pertamina should ensure a reliable electricity supply from geothermal energy.

"In December 2021, the daily generation from the PLTP and PGE steam field reached 118 MW from a capable capacity of 120 MW. We are also coordinating intensely with PT PLN (Persero) for synergies to provide optimal electricity needs for the people of North Sulawesi," said Ahmad Yani.

Ahmad Yani added PGE's Operational Excellence implements Risk-Based Maintenance. Therefore, it can produce reliable asset maintenance. It is indicated by the readiness of 2 (two) backup units of the Auxiliary Transformer Unit (UAT) to ensure the availability and reliability of PGE's PLTP Units 5 & 6.

By having the 2 units of UAT ready, it can guarantee the reliability of electricity supply from PLTP Units 5 & 6 PGE.

In addition, the development and provision of geothermal energy carried out by PGE support and fulfill the commitment to the seventh SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals). Namely, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all (affordable and clean energy).

PGE is also committed to implementing environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects in running its business.

Currently, the PGE Lahendong Area, with a generating capacity of 120 MW, has supported approximately 28% of the electricity needs in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo from environmentally friendly energy sources, namely geothermal energy.

Currently, Indonesia is in the second rank of the world's geothermal development, with a total installed capacity of 2,133 MW. PGE Working Area accounts for 88 percent of Indonesia's total installed geothermal capacity. It consists of 672 MW which is self-operated, and 1,205 MW, implemented through a Joint Operation Contract.**