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NUSA DUA. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Darwin Zahedy Saleh said, the construction of Geothermal Power Plant (PLTP) in Bedugul Tabanan, Bali Province will not disturb the environment.
"Relations PLTP very harmonious with the environment so that people do not have to worry about environmental damage due to development in Bedugul Geothermal Power Plant," said Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources after opening "Geothermal Seminar 2009" at the Hotel Melia, Nusa Dua, Bali, on Thursday (3 / 12).

Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources hopes will soon reach a common understanding between the central government, local government, developers and communities so that development can Bedugul Geothermal Power Plant to continue.

In line with this, the Head of Geology Department of Energy and Mineral Resources R. Sukhyar explained that the withdrawal of steam in Bedugul will not affect the quality of ground water. "Taking the steam in Bedugul reach 2000 meters depth and is not associated with the surface soil water activities," said R. Sukhyar.

Steam Bedugul also very clean and EIA studies have been done to explain that the steam will not bring danger to the environment.

Geothermal potential in Bedugul reach 225 MW, with the development plan I (1x55 MW), II (1x55 MW), III (2x55 MW), with the total reaching 175 MW. Bedugul Geothermal Power Plant is expected to be able to secure the future supply of electricity to areas of Bali is still relying on for electricity supply from Java via submarine cable network.