Commissioning of the first 150kV high-voltage system in the Northern Maluku Islands

Omexom in Indonesia has commissioned the first 150kV high-voltage system in the Northern Maluku Islands on behalf of the Indonesian national electricity company. After 24 months of work, the teams have completed the commissioning of the first 150kV system in Ternate.

Omexom is the VINCI Energies brand dedicated to energy infrastructure. During 24 months Omexom’s team has executed all the EPC works for two 150kV substations in Ternate, an AIS (air-insulated switchgear) substation and a GIS (Gas-Insulated) substation. The scope of the project included: 

  • the design and construction of all civil works for both substations; 
  • the supply and installation of high voltage equipment, gas insulated switchgear, power transformers, medium voltage switchgears; 
  • the supply and erection of a 50m transmission tower and a 150kV cable link; 
  • substation automation, electrical protection, and telecommunication systems; 
  • commissioning works at both substations.

This new installation will help to strengthen the power grid to support the economic development of Ternate, the North Maluku Island where the province’s largest city is located.