PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara (PT KHN)

PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara is joining IHA on the road to powering sustainable growth at the 2023 World Hydropower Congress as a primary partner this year.

Established in 2018, with a vision to be the driver of renewable energy based industrial development (REBID) in Indonesia, PT KHN is a joint venture between PT Adaro Energy Indonesia Tbk (Adaro), PT Kayan Patria Pratama (PT KPP) and Sarawak Energy. PT KHN’s focus is to drive sustainable socio-economic transformation in North Kalimantan, acting as a catalyst to infrastructure development, utilities and economic opportunities surrounding their projects. PT KHN are supporting the Indonesian Government’s target of 23% renewable energy by 2025 and 31% by 2050 by embarking on the development of the 1,375MW Mentarang Induk Hydroelectric Project in Malinau Regency, North Kalimantan.

Antony Lesmana, CEO PT KHN, welcomed the partnership:

“PT Kayan Hydropower Nusantara (PT KHN) is pleased to be part of the 2023 World Hydropower Congress organised by the International Hydropower Association. By supporting this Congress, we join the global community to advocate for renewable energy development and cleaner energy solutions.

Tapping into the immense potential of our natural resources sustainably and responsibly, PT KHN is developing our first renewable hydropower development project in Malinau, North Kalimantan. Our aim is to contribute to a greener energy sector and power sustainable growth for a prosperous future for Indonesia and the global community through clean, reliable, and renewable energy solutions.

We look forward to the knowledge and insight sharing and developing policy recommendations and partnership opportunities at this global event. Together, we unite and work towards a clean energy future.”

In accordance with Indonesian law Good International Industry Practices (GIIP), KHN is advancing the expansion of renewable energy in Indonesia guided by IHA’s Hydropower Sustainability Assessment Protocol and an emphasis on affordability and reliability for local communities.

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