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Video on project on Rantau Dedap project in Sumatra

Video on project on Rantau Dedap project in Sumatra Rantau, South Sumatra, Indonesia (source: flickr/ amrufm, creative commons)
Francisco Rojas 16 Jun 2015

Since 2011, ENGIE has been exploring three high temperature geothermal resource areas in Sumatra, Indonesia, that are to deliver total added capacity of 530 MW to the region.

Indonesia, as a result of its volcanic geology, is said to have 40 percent of the world’s potential geothermal resources. Only 5 percent are currently being used in the country and the government is therefore encouraging developments in this area as part of its power generation capacity plan.

The video focuses on the Rantau Dedap project located in a remote area, 225km from Palembang, the capital of South Sumatra. The project started in 2009 with early exploration surveys. Following significant construction works (roads, platforms), the drilling of the wells commenced in 2014. Six wells are now being tested. The Rantau Dedap project, which is groundbreaking and innovative both from a technical and financial perspective, is critical for the acceleration of the geothermal sector in Indonesia.

Source: OpenInnov by ENGIE – Youtube Channel