Beijing (ANTARA) - PT PLN (Persero) has recently signed a business agreement with Chinese Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) company, China Communications Construction Co., Ltd (CCCC) for the development of renewable energy (RE) in Indonesia. The agreement was signed during President Director of PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo’s business visit to China on May 21st.


Darmawan Prasodjo explained that his company is currently developing renewable energy power plants, such as hydroelectric power plants, solar power plants, wind turbines and pumped storage power plants in Indonesia. The agreement is a significant step forward for Indonesia's RE sector, as it will provide access to the latest technologies and expertise from CCCC. 




As the largest construction company in China, CCCC is expected to accelerate the energy transition process from fossil energy to renewable energy in order to achieve the net zero emission (NZE) target by 2060.




"The cooperation that has been built between PLN and CCCC is expected to accelerate the construction of renewable energy power plants. Thus, Indonesia will further accelerate the energy transition process," Darmawan said. 




In addition to the cooperation mentioned earlier, with a myriad of experiences owned by CCCC, Darmawan added, PLN can absorb knowledge from the company to discuss and collaborate in the development of RE infrastructure, Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) and terminals for gasification. 




CCCC itself is a company that has been involved in many major projects in China and abroad. Some of its biggest projects including the construction of the Hangzhou Bay bridge, the world's largest port located in Shanghai, as well as the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China.




"This cooperation agreement can increase investor confidence. through solid cooperation between PLN and CCCC is also expected to strengthen economic relations between China and Indonesia," stated Darmawan.

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