WIKA Constructs Power Plant project of Tanjung Priok 740 MW in Amount of IDR 387 Billion
Jakarta, on May 6, 2009 – PT Wijaya Karya (persero) Tbk (BEI code: WIKA) – The biggest contractor in Indonesia together with other contractors will construct immediately the power plant project of Tanjung Priok 2 X 250 MW and 1 X 240 MW which owned by PT PLN (persero).
The project whose fund from JICA was inaugurated by Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Purnomo Yusgiantoro. The other invitations also attended that ceremony i.e.; Japan ambassador, President Director of PLN and other VIP guess including President Director of WIKA Bintang Perbowo.
As main contractor of the project is Mitsubishi Corporation, meanwhile, WIKA is trusted by Mitsubishi Corporation to carry out civil construction project in amount of IDR 387 billion.
“This cooperation is trust of foreign partner to us because competency and quality of WIKA’s work as one of excellent contractor in Indonesia. The partnership with Japan contractor had been being carried out since 20 years ago. It is fifth cooperation with Mitsubishi. Previously, WIKA had carried out Gresik Powerplant 1500 MW, Grati powerplant, Cilegon powerplant 740 MW, “said Bintang Perbowo in that ceremony.
The project will be complete in 32, 5 months and it can increase electricity supply in Java Island in amount 740 MW which produced by two gas turbines, for each capacity is 250 MW and one steam turbine 240 MW. The selection of gas fuel for this power plant is based on environment aspect. The gas fuel will be supplied by pipeline from South Sumatera. If there is problem with power supply, PLN will use High Speed Diesel Fuel (HSD) meanwhile for turbine cooler, the power plant use sea water in Ancol canal.
WIKA is market leader for more than 30 % 10.000 MW power plants local market. WIKA is also one of national contractor companies which can provide integrated service for power plant projects (civil construction, EPC and IPP).
WIKA’s competency is complete. WIKA was the first contractors become main contractor which constructed the power plant project whose capacity more than 100 MW. To support this, Energy Division of WIKA has already supported by PT WIKA Insan Pertiwi whose competency in installing turbine and generator.
“By supporting with competency and our experiences in constructing big scale project, we are optimistic to win big projects which need high skill and experience. We are also supported by human capital who can support our operational performance, ” said Bintang