The Presence Of The Kayan Hydropower Plant Can Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions Globally

President Director of PT Kayan Hydro Energy (KHE) Andrew Suryali. Photo: Theresia Agatha/VOI

BULUNGAN - President Director of PT Kayan Hydro Energy (KHE) Andrew Suryali said the construction of the Kayan Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) would have a positive impact in reducing the emissions of global greenhouse gases.

This was expressed by Andrew when giving a speech at the PT Kayan Hydro Energy Thanksgiving event and Thank you for the support of the Government, Community and Indigenousness to the Kayan Hydro Energy Hydro Power Plant at the location, Thursday, May 30.

"PLTA Kayan Cascade is not only the national achievement as the largest dam in Southeast Asia, but also has a positive impact on reducing greenhouse gas emissions globally," he said.

"So, this can be said to be Indonesia's contribution to the world," he continued.

Andrew claims, the Kayan Cascade hydropower plant is a very important project, especially in the renewable energy sector.

"With extraordinary capacity, this hydropower plant is expected to be able to make a big contribution in meeting electricity needs in Indonesia and supporting sustainable economic growth," he said.

According to him, this project will not only provide electricity, but also create jobs and encourage regional economic growth.

"We believe that the synergy between the community, regional governments and the central government is the key to the success of the development of the Kayan Cascade hydropower plant," he said.

He also hopes that this project can run smoothly and be completed on time. "So, the benefits can be felt immediately by all levels of society," he added.

The Kayan Cascade hydropower plant will utilize areas along the Kayan River water flow in Peso District, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan (Kaltara). Consisting of five dams with 5 to 6 generating turbine units in each dam. Later, this hydropower plant will produce clean electricity with a total of 9,000 Megawatts (MW).

The plan is that this project will attract investment of up to 17.8 billion US dollars or around Rp277.2 trillion.