GE Vernova Celebrates Commercial Startup Of Indonesian Combined Cycle Power Plant

GE Vernova Inc. has started commercial operation of the 780-MW Tambak Lorok Combined Cycle Power Plant Block 3 (Tambak Lorok) in Tanjung Mas, Central Java, Indonesia. With the highest energy consumption among the Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesia’s energy use is set to rise significantly as its economy and population grow. Powered by GE Vernova’s HA combined cycle equipment, the plant can deliver the electricity needed to power the equivalent of approximately 5 million homes.

To support Indonesia’s climate and energy transition agenda, the government of Indonesia has pledged to stop commissioning new coal power plant and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060 or earlier. Indonesia is targeting to retire the entire fleet of coal plants by 2040.

“Tambak Lorok project represents a milestone for Indonesia, adding to the system a large-capacity plant that brings stability to the country’s electricity matrix,” said Edwin Nugraha Putra, CEO of PLN Indonesia Power, which owns the plant. “Tambak Lorok is in line with the national energy policy to lower emissions from the power sector. As more coal fired plants are retired, the need to add more reliable and flexible power that provides greater grid stability is essential.”

Tambak Lorok is powered by GE Vernova’s equipment, namely a 9HA.02 gas turbine, a STF-D650 steam turbine, GE Vernova’s Once Through Heat Recovery Steam Generator, and balance of plant equipment. In addition to the core power plant equipment delivered in a turnkey combined cycle configuration, GE Vernova has a 15-year service agreement to manage all aspects of the project’s lifecycle, training, and maintenance management to enhance operational performance and increase the reliability of Tambak Lorok plant.