PT IHIP power station
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PT IHIP power station is an operating power station of at least 350-megawatts (MW) in Ambunu, West Bungku, Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia with multiple units, some of which are not currently operating. It is also known as PLTU BTIIG, PLTU Ambunu.
Location
Table 1: Project-level location details
| Plant name | Location | Coordinates (WGS 84) |
|---|---|---|
| PT IHIP power station | Ambunu, West Bungku, Morowali, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia | -2.2578515, 121.769024 (exact)[1] |
Unit-level coordinates (WGS 84):
- Expansion Unit, Unit 1, Unit 2, Unit 3: -2.2578515, 121.769024
Project Details
Table 2: Unit-level details
| Unit name | Status | Fuel(s) | Capacity (MW) | Technology | Start year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expansion Unit | Announced | coal: unknown[1] | 100[2] | unknown | – |
| Unit 1 | Operating | coal: unknown[1] | 117[3] | unknown | 2024 |
| Unit 2 | Operating | coal: unknown[1] | 117[3] | unknown | 2024 |
| Unit 3 | Operating | coal: unknown[1] | 116[3] | unknown | 2024 |
Table 3: Unit-level ownership and operator details
| Unit name | Owner | Parent |
|---|---|---|
| Expansion Unit | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; unknown; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
| Unit 1 | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; unknown; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
| Unit 2 | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; unknown; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
| Unit 3 | PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group[1] | Huakai Investment Co Ltd; Tongxiang Wushi Trading Co Ltd; unknown; Zhenshi Holding Group Co Ltd |
Project-level captive use details
- Captive industry: Industrial Park[1]
Ownership Tree
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Background
As of July 2023, a three unit, 350 MW coal-fired power station was under construction at Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park (IHIP). The power station, along with a nickel smelter, was slated to complete construction and enter operation within seven months.[4]
In December 2023, construction was nearing completion. The project would be inaugurated in March 2024. The power station was owned by PT Baoshuo Taman Industry Investment Group (BTIIG). BTIIG and IHIP were owned by Chinese parent company Zhenshi Holding Group.[5]
In March 2024, the power station and related nickel processing facility were expected to begin operating in 2024.[6]
As of May 2024, PT BTIIG was allegedly developing the facility without the proper permits.[7]
In June 2024, construction of the three units may have been completed.[8]
As of December 2024, at least one 117 MW unit was reportedly operating at the power station.[9]
As of April 2025, reporting indicated that the power station was operating with a capacity of 350 MW. Reporting also stated that the power station had a planned expansion to 450 MW.[10]
As of September 2025, expanded land clearing was visible on Planet imagery adjacent to the power station's three existing units. As of January 2026, there were no apparent updates about the 100 MW capacity expansion.
Impact and opposition
As of September 2023, the local communities of Ambunu and Tono villages in Central Sulawesi were reportedly protesting the development of the power station.[4]
According to January 2024 reporting, the villages most affected by the construction of the power station were: Topogaro Village, Ambunu Village, Tondo Village and Wata Village. Residents were reportedly concerned about environmental impacts, land compensation, local employment, agricultural impacts, and the infrastructure's proximity to densely populated residential areas.[11]
In June/July 2024, protests erupted when residents discovered that an access road was owned by PT IHIP without their knowledge. Residents reported excessive noise pollution and dust related to the company's use of the road.[12]
In August 2024, PT BTIIG sued community members opposing the project's development and the use of the access road on the grounds of "obstructing investment".[13] In November 2024, an action organized by a coalition of environmental organizations was held in front of the PT BTIIG offices, urging the company to withdraw the lawsuit.[14]
In December 2024, residents recounted the public health impact of the project, highlighting the proximity of the development to several elementary schools. Community members alleged that they were deceived by PT IHIP, stating that the company informed residents about the construction of a jetty but not a coal-fired power station.[9]
In March 2025, Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia (WALHI) released the results of a study evaluating the air pollution, water pollution, environmental degradation, and societal impacts allegedly associated with PT IHIP power station.[15]
In April 2025, community members held a protest at Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park, highlighting the negative environmental and public health impacts.[16]
As of August 2025, according to Aksi Ecologi & Emansipasi Rakyat (Ecological Action & People's Emancipation), the Indonesia Huabao Industrial Park area was home to 122 plant and animal species, including many endemic and endangered species. More than half of the development area was reportedly of "High Conservation Value".[17]
In November 2025, a BBC Indonesia article outlined the history of the project and the role of its "National Strategic Project" (PSN) designation.[18]
Articles and Resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 https://topkota.co/maret-2024-pltu-smelter-pt-btiig-ihip-group-di-topogaro-morowali-diresmikan/.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ https://betahita.id/news/detail/11013/pltu-huabao-diduga-jadi-pemicu-ispa-di-morowali.html?v=1744053845.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 https://terkini.id/read/td-3326/pltu-perusahaan-nikel-di-morowali-sulteng-bikin-masyarakat-desa-terancam-penyakit-ispa.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ↑ 4.0 4.1 PLTU Perusahaan Nikel di Morowali Sulteng Bikin Masyarakat Desa Terancam Penyakit ISPA, terkini.id, September 22, 2023
- ↑ Maret 2024, PLTU-Smelter PT BTIIG-IHIP Group di Topogaro Morowali Diresmikan, topkota.co, December 14, 2023
- ↑ Ambisi Hilirisasi Nikel Dan Masifnya Penggunaan Energi Fosil Batubara Di Sulawesi Tengah, WALHI, March 19, 2024
- ↑ Diduga PT. BTIIG Nekat Bangun Pabrik Smelter Tanpa Kantongi Perizinan Sesuai UU Cipta Kerja, Berita Morut, May 2, 2024
- ↑ Konflik Agraria PT IHIP di Morowali Berujung Kriminalisasi Warga, Kompas, June 28, 2024
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 PLTU PT BTIIG, Sebuah Mesin Pembunuh Warga, Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia, December 12, 2024
- ↑ PLTU Huabao Diduga Jadi Pemicu ISPA di Morowali, Betahita, April 8, 2025
- ↑ Warga Resah Bentangan SUTET PLTU BTIIG Morowali Melintasi Permukiman Padat Penduduk, Teraskabar, January 9, 2024
- ↑ Karut Marut Investasi Nikel Tiongkok di Sulawesi Tengah, Walhi, October 17, 2024
- ↑ Petani x Smelter Nikel Baoshuo: Jalan Tani Diambil, Warga Digugat, Betahita, August 20, 2024
- ↑ Aksi Koalisi Anti SLAPP Tuntut Hentikan Kriminalisasi dan Pelanggaran HAM di Industri Nikel Morowali, Tempo, November 1, 2024
- ↑ PLTU captive PT IHIP Di Duga Sebabkan Polusi Udara dan Mengancam Kesehatan Masyarakat, Wahana Lingkungan Hidup Indonesia, March 25, 2025
- ↑ Berbagai Persoalan Dampak Industri Nikel PT IHIP di Morowali, Mongabay, April 18, 2025
- ↑ Selamatkan Wallacea: Industri Nikel Morowali Mengancam Kegagalan IBSAP, FOLU Net-Sink & Kunming–Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, Aksi Ekologi & Emansipasi Rakyat, August 29, 2025
- ↑ Kemelut Proyek Strategis Nasional: letupan konflik, janji yang tak sampai, dan lingkaran para pengusaha kaya, BBC, November 19, 2025
Additional data
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