STEAMtalks Biomass : Increasing Biomass Co - Firing Capacity in PLN Coal - Fired Power Plants | Collaborated with PLN Nusantara Power
STEAMtalks #3 returned with a compelling theme, “STEAMtalk Biomass: Increasing Biomass Co-Firing Capacity in PLN Coal-Fired Power Plants”, held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Hotel Bidakara, Jakarta. This impactful event was a collaboration between PLN Nusantara Power, Tsinghua University, and Institut Teknologi Bandung (ITB), aiming to accelerate the energy transition through the implementation of biomass as a sustainable renewable energy source. The session provided a valuable platform for cross-national knowledge sharing on biomass co-firing in coal-fired power plants managed by PLN.
Distinguished speakers from Indonesia and China joined the session, including Prof. Hairui Yang from Tsinghua University; Prof. Ir. Ari Darmawan Pasek, Ph.D. from ITB; Mochamad Soleh, General Manager of PT PLN (Persero) – Electricity Research and Development Center; I Wayan Arimbawa Yoga Sedana, Senior Manager at PLTU Adipala – PT PLN Indonesia Power; Ardi Nugroho, Vice President of Technology Development at PT PLN Nusantara Power; Wan Ping, President Director of PT Datong Jaya Indonesia; and Bayu Aji Prakoso, S.Si, MBA, Director of Technology at PT Datong Jaya Indonesia. The discussion was moderated by Muhammad Hariyadi Setiawan, Director of PT LAPI ITB.
PT Datong Jaya Indonesia played a vital role in the session by showcasing their innovative technology and contributions to biomass implementation, highlighting their strategic support for Indonesia’s clean energy vision. With insights shared by Wan Ping and Bayu Aji Prakoso, the company emphasized the importance of international cooperation in achieving low-emission energy solutions. This collaboration stands as a strong example of how technological synergy between nations can advance sustainable power generation and foster a greener future.
