Merangin 350 MW Hydropower Project — PT. WECON Engineering Consultant
Project Details
The Merangin Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA Merangin) with a capacity of 350 Megawatts (MW) in Kerinci Regency, Jambi, is one of the largest renewable energy infrastructure projects in Sumatra.
The project utilizes Lake Kerinci as a natural annual reservoir, combined with the Sanggaran Agung Regulating Dam (9m height) and Kerinci Dam — a massive 62.5-meter concrete gravity structure.
Technical Specifications Matrix
| Parameter | Project Details | |---|---| | Capacity | 350 MW Renewable Hydropower | | Main Dam Type | Concrete Gravity Dam | | Dam Height | 62.5 meters from foundation | | Regulating Dam | Sanggaran Agung (9 meters height) | | Water Source | Lake Kerinci & Merangin River | | Project Owner | PT. Kerinci Merangin Hidro | | Main Contractor | PT. Bukaka Utama Teknik | | Lead Consultant | PT. WECON (Project Management & Water Engineering) |
PT. WECON Key Role & Licensing Compliance
PT. WECON serves as the Lead Project Management & Water Resources Engineering Consultant, overseeing hydraulic design reviews, civil contract coordination, and dam safety audits.
Water intake allocation models complied with Indonesian Surface Water Intake & SIPPA Permitting Services and River Diversion Permitting Services.
"As project management and water engineering consultant for the Merangin 350 MW hydropower plant, we bridge complex civil contracts to deliver sustainable green energy."
Gani Abdurrahman
Director, PT Wecon
