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15MW | Nias 40MW | Padang
30MW | Kuala Namu45MW | Tanjung Morawa
BackgroundWhen it comes to thermal power generation, fuel
represents one of the highest operating
costs. In early 2013, PLN, the state-owned electricity
corporation of Indonesia, requireda fast-track power solution for
the island of Nias, a booming tourism destination.
Indonesia, an archipelago of thousands of islands, is one of the
worlds largest users
of distributed power. As a result of its rapid installation
capabilities, fuel-efcient
technology, and global experience, APR Energy was awarded the
Nias contract.
Following its successful installation of the turnkey plant, APR
was awarded by PLN
an additional 40MW in Padang, West Sumatra.
The award was based on APRs ability to offer an overall lower
total cost using its diesel
power modules, which offer the most advanced and fuel-efcient
diesel reciprocating
technology available in the market. Following its momentum with
the previous twocontracts, APR was contracted by PLN to design,
construct, install, and manage two
additional power plants in Medan of 30MW and 45MW, bringing APRs
total footprint
in the country to 130MW.
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APR designed,
constructed, installed,
and currently manages
four power
plants in Indonesia
totaling 130MW.
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APR's fuel efcient
technology provided cost
savings of 8%-15%.
ChallengesIndonesias diverse geography required a distributed
power solution, with each
location presenting a unique set of challenges that ranged from
limited available
landmass to vast and rugged jungle terrain in which to construct
facilities. However,
PLNs greatest challenge was the high cost of fuel required for
power generation.
PLN needed immediate fuel savings, and wanted a partner that
could offer a lower
total cost by balancing the price of providing electricity with
the increasing cost of
fuel required to operate the facilities.
SolutionWith the youngest, most advanced eet in the industry,
APR Energy rapidly de -
ployed state-of-the-art, turnkey power plants that provide the
latest and most fuel-
efcient technology to support PLNs need for cost reduction,
while offering added
reliability and increased emissions control. From its regional
hub strategically locat-
ed in Malaysia, APR Energy delivered diesel power modules that
consume less fuel
and provide greater output of power. With its leading-edge
equipment, expedited
project management, and comprehensive operations and maintenance
expertise,
APR Energy is trusted by PLN to provide and manage 130MW of
power generation
across Indonesia.
OutcomeAPR Energys DPM units provide PLN with reliable
performance and fuel-efcient
technology, resulting in substantial fuel savings. The lower
Specic Fuel Consump-
tion (SFC) generated by APR Energys equipment immediately
enabled PLN to
reduce its fuel costs by 8%-15%. APRs diesel-powered solutions
were delivered
on a fast-track basis, enabling PLN to realise immediate cost
savings, while APR
continued to oversee all operation and maintenance activities.
Because it makes it
a priority to hire and train as many local employees as
possible, APR employs over
90 local workers across four power plants in Indonesia. The
company continues to
support and improve its plants performance by conducting ongoing
reviews of its
operations to maximise fuel efciency. APR Energy looks forward
to future growthand further investment in the Indonesian power
market. Thanks to APR Energy's
recently announced strategic partnership with GE, it now has the
added eet capac-
ity to provide leading-edge, large-scale turbine offerings to
Indonesia and further
power its partnership with PLN into the future.
