PLN to build coal fired power plants with a total capacity of 10,000 MW until 2010.(ENERGY)

From: Indonesian Commercial Newsletter | Date: June 1, 2006 | Copyright information

Demand for electric power has increased with the soaring prices of oil in the world market. State electricity company PLN, therefore, plans to launch a crash program accelerating the construction of coal-fired power plants (PLTUs) with a total capacity of 10,000 megawatts. The plan is part of the country's program to reduce the dependence on oil fuel by using more coal, which cheaper in price, as fuel for power plants.

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