THE 500KV SUMATERA TRANSMISSION

Name of Project

The 500KV Sumatera Transmission

Total Investment

Rp 24.4 Trillion

Description

The construction of the 500 kV 1,330 km Transmission to transmit the electricity generated in the south part to the north part of Sumatra, that is from Muara Enim, South Sumatra up to Langsa, Aceh.

PROJECT SIGNIFICANCE

The Sumatra Transmission is needed to transmit electricity from Coal-Fired Power Plant (PLTU) in South Sumatra to the north region of Sumatra to improve electricity access of the communities. The schedule for the construction of this project will be synchronized with the completion of the construction of PLTU Sumsel 8, 9, 10 and the construction of HVDC so as to avoid uneven distribution of electricity on Sumatra Island and Java Island.

Latest Status

Construction and will be operation in 2019

Location

Sumatera Island

Source Budget

–

Funding Scheme

State-Owned Enterprise (SOE)

Project Owner

PT PLN

Planned Commence Date

2016

Planned Commercial Operation

2019