How about a power plant that’s trying to be green? That’s the Pesanggaran Power Plant. It is located in Denpasar Bali.
The Pesanggaran Power Plant is more than just a power source. It represents Bali’s commitment to a cleaner future. It is a beacon of green energy initiatives on the Island of the Gods.
In the past, the Pesanggaran Power Plant was a diesel power station. It was known as PLTD Pesanggaran. Times have changed. The new power plant is a diesel and gas-powered plant called PLTDG. The Wartsila Consortium built it. It has a maximum capacity of 200 megawatts. Operations started in April. This was all in an attempt to create a green energy island.
The Pesanggaran Power Plant can use three kinds of fuel. These are high-speed diesel or HSD, marine-fuel oil or MFO, and gas. At first, it used only high-speed diesel. The plan was to get gas from Bontang. It would then operate using gas.
The gas supply was expected through floating storage. It would use regasification facilities at a liquefied natural gas terminal in Benoa harbor. This harbor is near the power plant. The gas goes through a pipeline to the plant.
The Pesanggaran Power Plant saves fuel. It saves at least 547 kiloliters of fuel per day. It went from an average of 2190 kl per day to 1642 kl per day. This saves about Rp 4 billion or US$283540 per day. This aligns with the government’s program to reduce fuel subsidies. After converting the fuel to gas the government would save at least Rp 400 million per day.
The diesel and gas-powered plant also reduces noise and vibrations. It also reduces carbon dioxide emissions. Emissions are expected to decrease from 978488 tons per year to 694170 tons per year. There will be no SO2 emissions at all.
The company wants to boost the number of green energy power plants on the island. This supports the Bali provincial administration’s clean and green program. The island’s electricity comes from power plants across Bali and Java. This includes gas-powered plants at Pemaron and Gilimanuk. However, these plants still use fuel.
Bali’s Governor welcomed the new power plant. It aligns with the government’s clean and green program. One of Bali’s clean and green programs is green energy. It means that power plants in Bali should be environmentally friendly. The hope is that other power plants on the island can convert to gas.
PT Bali Global Energi is converting diesel to natural gas. This will save Rp 6.7 trillion. Natural gas impacts the environment less. They are cooperating with investors from Thailand and Hong Kong for the Rp 3.5 trillion project. They will build pipes to distribute natural gas to power plants in Pemaron and Gilimanuk. They will use a boat to ship gas to the Pesanggaran power plant.
The Pesanggaran Power Plant supports 39% of Bali’s electricity. It is one of three power generation units owned by PT PLN Indonesia Power Bali PGU. The others are PLTG Pemaron and PLTG Gilimanuk. The Pesanggaran Power Plant ensures a safe and reliable electricity supply. It meets the needs of the community.
The plant has received PROPER Emas from the Ministry of Environment and Forestry five times. This is for environmental management and community development efforts. PLTDG Pesanggaran is committed to providing a safe and reliable electricity supply. It also adheres to emission standards. This minimizes the impact on the environment and the surrounding community.
In line with the energy transition the Pesanggaran Power Plant is developing renewable energy. It installed solar panels on the roofs of office buildings. The total capacity is 540.5 kWp.
So, as you stand here at the Pesanggaran Power Plant, remember that you’re witnessing a transition. It is a move towards a greener, more sustainable Bali. It is a commitment to preserving the island’s beauty for generations to come.