Wayang Windu II enters the grid

Star Energy commences the operation of second geothermal power plant unit of Wayang Windu with power generating capacity of 117 MW. 

Energy minister Purnomo Yusgiantoro officially commenced the operation of Wayang Windu II in Pandeglang, Bandung, West Java this morning. The plant is build with US$210 million investment. The first unit, 110 MW, had entered Java Bali power grid since 2000. 

Star Energy, through its subsidiary Magma Nusantara Limited, secured energy sales contract for 30 years from PLN to supply up to 400 MW. Sumitomo Corp, Rekayasa Industri, and Fuji Electric are members of the EPC contractor. Star Energy is controlled by tycoon Prajogo Pangestu in partnership with Ashmore, a UK-based hedge fund.

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