Indonesia adds value to mining industry, invests in downstream processing facilities

PT Borneo Alumina Indonesia has appointed a Black & Veatch-led project management consortium (PMC) to develop one such processing facility, the first of its kind in Indonesia. Black & Veatch provides engineering solutions to power sector clients in Indonesia through PT Bina Viktori Indonesia (PT BVI).

The West Kalimantan facility will feature a 1 million tpy smelter-grade alumina refinery, a 2 x 40 000 m²/hr coal gasification plant and a 3 x 25 MW coal-fired power plant.

“Developing the downstream mineral processing industry will expand the Indonesian economy and create jobs. Black & Veatch is ready to leverage our global expertise across business units to support as PMC overseeing our client’s Chinese engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor to ensure that the client realises the quality, safety and value they are seeking,” said Jim Spenceley, Senior Vice President of Mining, Black & Veatch.

As the consortium leader, Black & Veatch will perform design review, equipment inspections, and provide power and coal gasification subject matter expertise. Consortium partners Progesys will be managing the alumina refinery process design scope, while Jaya CM will be supporting the project with site construction engineers and inspectors.

As the project consultant, the consortium is responsible for evaluating engineering, procurement and construction bids and reviewing design engineering. The consortium will monitor major equipment supply and conduct factory acceptance tests. It will also oversee site construction and commissioning.

Read the article online at: https://www.worldcoal.com/coal/04102019/indonesia-adds-value-to-mining-industry-invests-in-downstream-processing-facilities/