Parit Baru power station

Parit Baru power station is a 100-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power station under construction in West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Location
The map below shows the coast of Bengkayan regency, West Kalimantan, the approximate location where the plant will be built.

Background
The project is the first coal plant EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) undertaken by a joint venture comprising China Gezouba (Group) Corporation (CGGC) in Indonesia and PT Praba Indopersada, a subsidiary of general contractor firm Praba Group of Indonesia. The project faces the South China sea in the west and is adjacent to the Pontianak-Singkawang provincial highway. It occupies 40 hectares. According to the contract, construction will be completed in 33 months.

In May 2011 it was estimated that the project would cost US$172 million and be partly financed by loans by Chinese banks. The joint venture between the two companies was formalised in a memorandum of understanding at the conclusion of a three day visit to Indonesia by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao. On the trip Jiabao pledged $19 billion in investment and loans to a range of projects in Indonesia.

Timeline

 * September 5, 20113: Project breaks ground

Project Details

 * Sponsor: PT PLN (Persero)
 * Parent company: government of Indonesia
 * Location: Bengkayan regency, West Kalimantan
 * Coordinates: 0.659809, 108.930817 (approximate)
 * Status: Under construction
 * Gross Capacity: 100 MW (2 x 50 MW)
 * Type: Subcritical
 * Projected in service: 2016
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