PT.GH EMM INDONESIA recognised with three wins at the Asian Power Awards 2022

Through innovative technology and a commitment to sustainability, their Simpang Belimbing coal-fired power plant provides reliable energy, while driving economic development, social responsibility, and environmental protection.

Established on 11 March 2008, PT GH EMM Indonesia is a consortium between China Shenhua Energy and PT Energi Musi Makmur, with a commitment to providing sufficient power for the national electricity company (PLN), the government, and the Indonesian people.

As one of Indonesia’s Independent Power Producers, PT GH EMM Indonesia owns the Simpang Belimbing coal-fired power plant, which has a capacity of 2 x 150 MW. This power plant, located in the remote area of Muara Enim Regency, South Sumatera Province, is Indonesia’s first mine-mouth power plant.

The company continuously strives to adopt the latest technology to support its business processes. Continuous improvement programs, innovation, and breakthrough projects drive the company’s progress.

Leading the Way in Efficient Power Generation

With an efficient operation and management system, the company successfully utilises extremely low-quality lignite coal with a calorific value of 1800-2200 kcal/kg and a total moisture content of 59-63% as the primary fuel for the power plant. Additionally, the company has implemented plans for green business development by recycling and reusing coal wastewater as additional fuel for the power plant.

Regarding availability and reliability, the power plant has consistently operated at full capacity for 94% of the time (equivalent availability factor, or EAF), with a forced outage rate (EFOR) of less than 1% since its start of operation.

On 12 December 2022, at the annual Asian Power Awards ceremony, PT GH EMM Indonesia received three major awards: Independent Power Producer of the Year (Indonesia), Innovative Power Technology of the Year (Indonesia), and the Bronze Award for Coal Power Project of the Year. This accomplishment solidifies the company’s position as a leader in the Indonesian region. It is the fifth consecutive year that the plant has been recognised at the Asian Power Awards, known as the “Oscar” of Asia’s Power Industry, bringing CHN ENERGY GROUP’s name to the forefront in the power generation, transmission, and distribution industry in the Asia Pacific region. power for the economic and social development of Indonesia. Additionally, PT GH EMM Indonesia actively participates in “the Belt and Road” initiative, adheres to the principles of “mutual consultation, joint construction, sharing, and winwin,” fulfils social responsibilities, and contributes to mutual benefit, win-win scenarios, and harmonious development between enterprises and regions. During the pandemic, the company worked with various sectors of society to combat the crisis and actively contributed to the development of Indonesian society.

Commitment to Social Responsibility

Empowering Society Through Reliable and Sustainable Energy Solutions

The plant’s core focus is on empowering society and contributing to the economy. It prioritises safety, stability, economic reliability, green environmental protection, and sustainable development. By prioritising safety and implementing risk precontrol and hidden danger investigations, the plant ensures long-term safe and stable operation. It has provided high-quality and reliable green

Unit 1 achieved a world record of 1,438 consecutive safe operation days and received high praise from the Indonesian power industry. The plant has created 2,000 job opportunities for the local people, improved 8.5 kilometres of surrounding roads, repaired 4 mosques, provided assistance to schools and township government offices on 9 occasions, and excavated 25 wells. During the pandemic, the company actively donated anti-pandemic materials to local government organisations and five socially responsible villages within its territory, garnering high praise from government organisations at all levels.

PT GH EMM INDONESIA remains committed to its original mission of “nation, honour, and responsibility” overseas. It upholds the enterprise spirit of “hard work, dedication, innovation, and competition” of CHINA GUODIAN, practices the corporate culture of “inclusiveness, harmony, and win-win,” and strives to build the overseas golden brand of high-quality energy enterprises for CHN Energy Group.