PLN invitations companions for joint research in three geothermal websites in Indonesia

State-owned electrical energy firm PT PLN (Persero) is inviting certified and skilled companions to conduct joint research, which is able to proceed with associate choice, for the event of three of PLN’s Geothermal Working Areas (WKP) in Indonesia.

members could purchase the EoI type and NDA draft by registration by means of e-mail to geothermal.vitality@pln.co.id cc: tony.widiatmoro@pln.co.id and burhanuddin.aulia@pln.co.id not later than 14:00 Western Indonesia Time on the 18th of November 2024. The schedule of the Pre-Proposal Assembly can be introduced later.

The three websites thought-about beneath this invitation are as follows:

• WKP Tulehu (20 MW) – Central Maluku Regency, Maluku Province
• WKP Mt. Tangkuban Perahu (40 MW) – Subang, Bandung, and Purwakarta Regency, West Java Province
• WKP Mt. Ungaran (55 MW) – Semarang and Kendal Regency, Central Java Province

PLN, because the holder of geothermal working space licenses, commits to creating its Geothermal Working Areas (roughly 260 MW) assigned by the Authorities of Indonesia beneath Geothermal Legislation No. 21/ 2014. PLN has completed getting ready detailed 3G Research (Geology, Geochemistry, and Geophysics) for the Geothermal Working Areas. For Tulehu, 5 (5) exploration wells have been drilled by PLN.

The Individuals could select all, 1 (one), or 2 (two) of the Geothermal Working Areas.

The Individuals could include both (i) a single entity or (ii) a Consortium.

Scope of labor

The scope of the work for the challenge is briefly summarized under:

• The chosen associate(s) by means of the challenge firm will signal a Geothermal Exploration and Vitality Conversion Settlement (GEECA) with PLN to hold out all of the works associated to the PLN Geothermal Working Areas, which embody drilling actions, feasibility research, development of the plant, vitality conversion, and operation and upkeep
• In the course of the exploration interval, PLN is liable for acquiring permits, buying land, and developing drilling infrastructure in keeping with the design proposed by the challenge firm.
• In the meantime, the challenge firm’s obligations embody conducting research, preparation works and executing the exploration drilling actions. Upon profitable exploration of geothermal sources and affirmation of the challenge’s financial viability, the challenge will proceed with the involvement of each the chosen associate(s) and a PLN Subsidiary.
• The chosen associate(s), together with the PLN Subsidiary, can be liable for working and sustaining the Geothermal Steam Area Facility, dealing with the design, engineering, financing, development, testing, commissioning, possession, operation, and upkeep of the Geothermal Energy Plant, with the duty to switch possession to PLN ultimately.

This invitation continues the associate choice course of carried out beforehand utilizing the Geothermal Exploration and Vitality Conversion Settlement (GEECA) scheme. Nonetheless, on this course of, Individuals will be capable of conduct complete research upfront. PLN is open to adjusting the phrases and situations within the GEECA scheme by contemplating enter from Individuals, which is a part of the research’ integral facet.

Abstract of course of

After registration, the Individuals shall signal and submit an Expression of Curiosity (EoI) and a Non-Disclosure Settlement (NDA). As soon as it’s submitted, the GEECA Doc and useful resource research knowledge report (Knowledge Room) can be shared. The members then shall put together and submit a proposal consisting of outcomes evaluation of technical knowledge and preliminary research, hole evaluation, plan for extra research, and enter on the GEECA scheme. The proposal can be evaluated and intensively mentioned with the Individuals to conclude with the Joint Research Settlement.

The Associate(s) concerned with doing the Joint Research will put together and submit a Research Report consisting of a subject/element research, complete and built-in evaluation, exploration plan, improvement plan (could solely apply for Tulehu), preliminary techno-economic research, and modification or enter on the GEECA scheme.

Following the Research Report, the Associate Choice can be carried out with both a restricted tender or direct appointment technique, unique solely to the Participant(s) finishing and submitting the Research Report based mostly on the Joint Research Settlement.

The milestone course of for associate choice is usually illustrated right here: https://tinyurl.com/PLN-Associate-Choice

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