RACUN DEBU DI KAMPUNG JAWARA

This report by Trend Asia examines the planned construction of the Jawa 9 and 10 coal-fired power plants (PLTU) in Cilegon, Banten, funded by South Korean financial institutions. The document argues that the project is economically unviable, environmentally destructive, and a threat to public health, while highlighting a contradiction between South Korea's domestic climate commitments and its overseas investments in coal.

• The Jawa 9 and 10 PLTU project, with an investment value of 3.2 billion USD, is described as an 'investment that is forced' and economically risky. A pre-feasibility study by the Korean Development Institute (KDI) concluded the project was not profitable for KEPCO, showing a negative Net Present Value (NPV) of -8.83 million USD, with potential losses increasing to -240 million USD if financing fails.
• The report identifies a 'double standard' in South Korea's energy policy, where the government restricts coal power domestically to protect its citizens from air pollution but continues to fund coal projects in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Chile.
• The Banten region is described as being in a state of 'industrial waste emergency' due to hundreds of companies failing to manage waste properly. The report notes that the Suralaya area lacks Air Pollution Standard Index (ISPU) monitoring tools at four critical points: Suralaya, Merak Port, KIEC I Industrial Area, and KIEC II Industrial Area.
• There is a documented correlation between coal plant operations and severe health issues in Banten. In Cilegon, ISPA (Acute Respiratory Infection) is the most prevalent disease, with 39,455 cases recorded. Specifically, in July 2017, 15,039 toddlers in Cilegon were reported to have symptoms of ISPA.
• The report warns that the Jawa 9 and 10 PLTU expansion could lead to 4,700 premature deaths over its 30-year operational period. It further argues that poor air quality in Banten increases the vulnerability of the population to COVID-19, as respiratory diseases are common comorbidities.
• The project is situated in a high-risk disaster zone. The report cites potential megathrust earthquakes with a magnitude of 8.8 in the south of Java that could trigger 20-meter tsunamis, threatening coastal plants including PLTU Suralaya, Labuan, and Lontar.
• The report highlights environmental disasters related to coal transport in Banten, including multiple barge fires in the Sunda Strait and coal spills. For example, on July 14, 2019, 7,000 tons of coal spilled into the sea in Pandeglang while being transported to PLTU Suralaya.

APA

(Alm.), T. A., Indradi, Y., Birry, A. A., Arlinus, Z., Primastika, W., Prasetiyo, A., Nasution, M., & Meutia, H. (n.d.). RACUN DEBU DI KAMPUNG JAWARA. Trend Asia. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FA-LAPORAN-BANTEN-PLTU-JAWA-9-10.pdf

Chicago

(Alm.), Tommy Apriando, Yuyun Indradi, Ahmad Ashov Birry, Zamzami Arlinus, Widia Primastika, Andri Prasetiyo, Marina Nasution, and Hilda Meutia. RACUN DEBU DI KAMPUNG JAWARA. Trend Asia, n.d. https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FA-LAPORAN-BANTEN-PLTU-JAWA-9-10.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{almndracun, author = {(Alm.), Tommy Apriando and Indradi, Yuyun and Birry, Ahmad Ashov and Arlinus, Zamzami and Primastika, Widia and Prasetiyo, Andri and Nasution, Marina and Meutia, Hilda}, title = {{RACUN DEBU DI KAMPUNG JAWARA}}, institution = {Trend Asia}, url = {https://trendasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/FA-LAPORAN-BANTEN-PLTU-JAWA-9-10.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }