RACUN DEBU DI KAMPUNG JAWARA

The report examines the Jawa 9 and 10 coal-fired power plant projects in Cilegon, Banten, highlighting severe risks to public health and the environment. It argues that the projects are economically flawed, citing a Korean Development Institute (KDI) study that predicted a negative Net Present Value (NPV) for KEPCO. The document details the prevalence of acute respiratory infections (ISPA) among children in Cilegon and the broader ecological damage caused by coal transport and mining. It specifically calls for South Korean financiers, such as K-Exim and KDB, to withdraw funding to align with the 'Green New Deal' and global climate goals, noting that Indonesia's emission standards are significantly lower than those in South Korea.

• The Jawa 9 and 10 PLTU projects are economically risky and potentially unprofitable. A pre-feasibility study by the Korean Development Institute (KDI) concluded the project was not profitable for KEPCO, with a negative Net Present Value (NPV) of -8.83 million USD, and warned that cost overruns could drop the NPV to -120 million USD or -240 million USD if financing fails.
• The expansion of coal power plants in Cilegon, Banten, is linked to a public health crisis, particularly acute respiratory infections (ISPA). In July 2017, the Cilegon City Health Office recorded 15,039 toddlers suffering from ISPA, and the most common disease among the general population of Cilegon was ISPA with 39,455 cases.
• South Korea is accused of maintaining a double standard by funding coal projects abroad while restricting them domestically. The report notes that South Korea's investment in 'dirty energy' reached 5.7 billion USD between January 2013 and August 2019, targeting countries including Indonesia and Vietnam, despite the 'Green New Deal' policy.
• The Jawa-Bali electricity grid suffers from significant overcapacity due to poor planning by PLN, with utilization rates at only 57.3% as of the third quarter of 2018, rendering new plants like Jawa 9 and 10 unnecessary.
• The report identifies severe environmental hazards associated with coal logistics in Banten, including multiple incidents of coal barges catching fire or spilling coal into the sea, such as the 7,000-ton spill in Pandeglang on July 14, 2019.
• The construction of PLTU Jawa 9 and 10 is predicted to cause significant premature mortality, with one report estimating 4,700 premature deaths over the 30-year operational period of the plants.
• Many coal power plants in Indonesia, including those in Banten, are located in disaster-prone areas. The report highlights the risk of a megathrust earthquake in southern Java that could trigger a 20-meter tsunami, threatening coastal plants.

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} }