Development of an Operational Readiness Assessment Model for Gas Engine Power Plants (PLTMG) to Use Gas as the Primary Fuel at PT PLN (Persero) in Maluku and North Maluku Regions

Abstract

The enactment of Law No. 16 of 2016 on the Ratification of the Paris Agreement under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change establishes a legal framework for Indonesia's commitment to addressing global climate change. One of Indonesia's key commitments is achieving the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 29% by 2030, supported by the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL) through strategies for transitioning to clean energy. PT PLN (Persero) Unit Pelaksana Pembangkitan Maluku, which manages the Gas Engine Power Plant (PLTMG), plans to transition from using biodiesel (B35) to natural gas to reduce carbon emissions and support the NDC target. This study aims to evaluate the operational readiness of power generation units in the fuel transition process using a multidimensional approach encompassing the dimensions of Infrastructure & Technology, Organization, Operations, Human Capital, Regulatory, and Social & Economic. This approach provides a comprehensive assessment of technical readiness, human resources, policies, and socioeconomic aspects, which are particularly relevant for regions such as Maluku and North Maluku with complex infrastructure challenges.By adopting a readiness level model, this study provides a detailed overview of operational readiness stages and areas requiring improvement. The findings are expected to serve as a reference for PT PLN (Persero) in developing plans to enhance operational capacity based on clean energy, while also supporting the achievement of sustainable energy transition targets in Indonesia.