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View all search resultsPLN EPI breaks ground on Rp1 trillion gas pipeline
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Two workers of state-owned gas company Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) check pipelines of gas channeled to power generator PT Indonesia Power at a gas meter station in Tambak Lorok, Semarang, Central Java. (JP/Suherdjoko)
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T PLN Energi Primer Indonesia has begun the construction of a Rp 1 trillion (US$59.57 million) gas pipeline linking the West Natuna Transportation System (WNTS) to Pemping Island, Batam.
The pipeline is designed to reorient gas supplies toward domestic consumption and provide electricity for the rapidly growing industrial hub.
PLN EPI president director Rakhmad Dewanto said the pipeline was built to provide for Batam's escalating energy demand.
“Batam's future electricity demand will continue to increase and will be met primarily with gas. While most associated gas is currently exported to Singapore, this pipeline will prioritize channeling supply toward meeting Batam's domestic needs," Rakhmad said on Tuesday, as reported by Bisnis.com.
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He added that the project would be executed in several phases.
The initial stage targeted a distribution capacity of approximately 33 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscfd), which would later be increased to 111 billion British thermal units per day (bbtud) under an 11-year supply commitment.
