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IRT-Doosan agreement to explore green ammonia supply for Java 9 and 10 hybrid power plant
The Java 9 and 10 Ultra Selective Catalytic Reduction (USCR) power plant is set to become the first hybrid power plant to utilize green ammonia and green hydrogen in its production process.
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he Java 9 and 10 Ultra Selective Catalytic Reduction (USCR) power plant is set to become the first hybrid power plant to utilize green ammonia and green hydrogen in its production process. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between PT Indo Raya Tenaga (IRT), the owner and operator of the Java 9 and 10 power plant, and Doosan Enerbility, witnessed by the governments of both Indonesia and South Korea, was signed during the ASEAN Business Roundtable Meeting on Sept. 7. This power plant, along with its counterpart in Korea, is expected to use green ammonia and green hydrogen to support the net-zero emission policies of both Indonesia and South Korea.
"Why did Java 9 and 10 power plant initiate the use of green ammonia? Because, as we know, Java 9 and 10 is the only power plant in Indonesia that uses SCR technology. Thanks to this technology, Java 9 and 10 can be considered a hybrid power plant that uses ammonia as a fuel, up to 60 percent of its energy input. This has been reviewed with PLN engineering, and the results are satisfactory," explained Peter Wijaya, president director of IRT.
The agreement between both parties is to conduct a joint study to develop a road map and plan for the supply chain of green ammonia in Indonesia. It is acknowledged that, until now, there have been no power plants using green ammonia and green hydrogen for commercial purposes. The results of the review conducted by them, along with various stakeholders in Korea, such as the Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) Research Institute, Korea Midland Power Co. Ltd (Komipo), and the manufacturer Doosan, have concluded very positively that the boilers in this SCR technology-based power plant can indeed use green ammonia and green hydrogen for up to 60 percent of the energy input for electricity production.
Green ammonia and green hydrogen are fuels that do not produce carbon emissions during their production and use. The use of these fuels is one of the energy-transition solutions that have already begun to be adopted by advanced countries for power generation and electric vehicles. Previously, IRT, together with PLN Engineering, also agreed to study the maximization of green ammonia usage for possible use as a fuel for the Java 9 and 10 power plant. This agreement was manifested in an MoU during the Group of 20 Summit in Bali in November 2022.
This commitment is also supported by the governments of Korea and Indonesia, with the presence of the Korean Minister of Trade, Dukgeun Ahnr, and the Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Pandjaitan. The Java 9 and 10 power plant is expected to conduct its business while considering environmental sustainability and has received recognition through the Indonesia Green Award (IGA) in 2021. The initiative to reduce emissions of pollutants such as SOx, particulates, and NOx well below government-recommended maximum levels is also appreciated by the government. Deputy Environment and Forestry Minister Alue Dohong also considers the development of the Java 9 and 10 power plant as a role model for environmentally friendly power plant development.
