"We have signed a cooperation agreement on the supervision and evaluation of the development of electricity and gas distribution networks in an effort to accelerate the realization of efficient energy conversion programs," Buddin stated at the ESDM ministry building here on Monday.
As a state-owned firm operating in the superintending service sector, Sucofindo is tasked with supervising the development of several electricity generation projects in Indonesia such as hydropower plants as well as solar power and wind power projects in various regions in Sulawesi, Sumatra, Kalimantan, Papua, Maluku, North Maluku, and Nusa Tenggara.
Sucofindo is also assigned the role of supervising and evaluating the development of household gas distribution networks, gas distribution pipelines, and the development of gas refueling stations (SPBGs) in several regions.
With regard to the development of power plants, Sucofindo will conduct supervision and evaluation on the development of power plants in the countrys frontier regions, Buddin remarked.
"In Papua, we will supervise and evaluate the development of mini hydropower plants in the districts of Puncak, Pagunungan Bintang, and Supriori. This is a concrete support by state companies to provide electricity to consumers in remote areas," noted Buddin.
This year, Sucofindo will also supervise the development of power generators in 142 locations for wind power, solar power, and mini hydropower projects in North Maluku, Maluku, East Nusa Tenggara, West Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Kalimantan, and Sumatra.
On the fuel-to-gas conversion program, the ESDM ministry has entrusted Sucofindo with the task of supervising the construction of household gas distribution networks, gas distribution pipeline projects, and the construction of SPBGs.
In 2016, Sucofindo will supervise the installation of household gas distribution networks in Balikpapan (Kalimantan), the construction of gas distribution pipelines in the Jabotabek (Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi) regions, and the construction of SPBG projects in Prabumulih (South Sumatra) and Bekasi (West Java).
In the energy sector, Buddin stated that Sucofindo had the experience in assessing the reliability of assets and installations. Sucofindo, which was established in 1956, owns an internationally recognized oil and gas laboratory.
"As an independent and accredited laboratory, we have the latest technology for conducting geothermal and environment tests," he added.(*)
Editor: Heru Purwanto
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