Inauguration of Tanjung Jati B Expansion (Jawa 4) 2x1000 MW
Jepara, 22 August 2022 – PT Bhumi Jati Power (BJP) and PT Bhumi Jepara Service (BJS) held the Inauguration of Tanjung Jati B Expansion (Jawa 4) 2 x 1000 MW (Project) on Monday 22nd August 2022 at the project site - Komplek PLTU Tanjung Jati B Unit 5&6, Desa Tubanan, Kecamatan Kembang, Kabupaten Jepara. The Inauguration was attended by around 170 participants from various companies and Stakeholders involved directly or indirectly in the Project development including PT PLN (Persero) (PLN), Lenders, Advisors, Shareholders, Community Representatives, EPC Contractors, Coal Suppliers and Transporters and other Contractors of BJP &BJS.
The inauguration ceremony was conducted to celebrate the Plant Testing Completion of the Project which occurred on 1st July 2022, and also as an expression of gratitude to all Stakeholders that contributed to a successful achievement of the milestone. BJP and BJS extended a sincere appreciation to all Stakeholders for their sustained effort in supporting the Project throughout the many challenges including the unprecedented impact from the COVID-19 pandemic.
The opening speech was delivered by Mr. Hiroshi Karashima, President Director of PT Sumitomo Indonesia, followed by speeches from Mr. Hartanto Wibowo, Director of Primary Energy of PLN and Mr. Frans Kesuma, President Director of PT United Tractors, Tbk.
Mr. Hartanto Wibowo, have expressed “Congratulation to the BJP as an IPP on the achievement of Unit Completion and Plant Testing Completion. Considering the capacity that is 2x1000 MW, the operation of PLTU Jawa 4 will bring significant support for maintaining reliability not only electricity supply in Central Java, but also for the whole electricity in Jawa-Bali system.”
Thereafter, Mr. Shinji Yokota, President Director of BJP expressed his gratitude and appreciation to all stakeholders followed by video describing the history and development of the Project. “Looking back last 5 years since we achieved financial close and started construction work in March 2017, many changes have been occurred surround the Project and also globally in the world. We have gone through many hard times, including the Covid-19 Pandemic, which had caused severe impact and delay to the Project. Eventually, It took 63 months since the beginning of the construction until this day to achieve the milestone of Plant Testing Completion. I believe all efforts, struggle, hard work, and patience we have experienced are now finally paid off. I’d like to express my sincere appreciation to all stakeholders of the Project who contributed to this great milestone achievement enormously and fully supported as always with strong commitment and trusting us. I really appreciate all of you, Thank you very much.”
The event continued with a symbolic signing of Minutes of Declaration between PLN and BJP to certify the successful completion of commissioning tests for the plant. The initialized document symbolically confirms that Plant Testing Completion occurred on 1st July 2022. In addition, a symbolic key handover from EPC Contractors to BJP and BJS followed by key turning by BJP and BJS to demonstrate that construction and commissioning tests of the Plant have been officially completed and control now has been transferred to BJP and BJS who will undertake operation and maintenance of the Project. The Project will contribute to sustainability and reliability of electricity supply throughout Jawa-Bali for the next 25 years upon Project COD.