The Sorik Marapi geothermal project, located in northern Sumatra, will be developed by PT Sorik Marapi Geothermal Power (SMGP), formed by the consortium for the project.
Over the next 18 months, the consortium will carry out a detailed exploration programme. The prpject is scheduled for commercial operation in June 2015.
“Tata Power has a strong mission to achieve at least 25% of its generation portfolio through renewable sources of energy by 2017, geothermal energy being one of the prime renewable growth engines,” says Prasad Menon, managing director of Tata Power.
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