by Alimat Aliyeva
Indonesia has officially inaugurated two major industrial
facilities in Batam, located in the Riau Islands province, as part
of the country’s first large-scale wind-to-electricity energy
conversion project, local authorities announced,
AzerNEWS reports, citing foreign media.
The newly opened infrastructure includes the Cakrawala Building,
which features a modern climate-controlled block assembly facility,
and the Nusantara Building, designed for advanced blasting and
painting operations. Both sites will play a key role in supporting
the ambitious Tennet 2GW High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC)
project.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony on Thursday, Indonesia’s
Minister of National Development Planning, Rachmat Pambudy, stated
that the project is expected to bring major economic benefits to
both Batam and the broader national economy.
According to officials, the construction phase alone could
create around 7,000 jobs for local residents. Interestingly, the
structural design work for the project is being carried out
entirely by young Indonesian engineers, highlighting the country’s
growing technological and industrial capabilities.
The initiative is also seen as an important step in Indonesia’s
transition toward renewable energy and greener industrial
development. Experts note that HVDC technology is considered one of
the most efficient methods for transmitting electricity over long
distances with minimal energy loss, making it increasingly
important for large-scale renewable energy projects around the
world.
Batam, which lies near major international shipping routes close
to Singapore, has rapidly emerged as one of Indonesia’s key
industrial and logistics hubs. Authorities hope the new facilities
will strengthen the country’s position in the global clean energy
supply chain and attract additional foreign investment in the
coming years.