On July 14, #1 boiler drum of Parit Baru Coal Fired Steam?Power Plant was hoisted successfully, marking the first construction phase of coal-fired units installation completed. The successful hoisting of boiler drum made a preparation for installation of heating surface and hydraulic pressure test in boiler, laying a foundation for project's completion. Presented at the hoisting ceremony are Mayor of Bengkayang, the employer and engineer.

Parit Baru Coal Fired Steam Power Plant, located in Bengkayang, northwest of West Kalimantan province, Indonesia, occupying a land area of 40 hectares. The project mainly involves the design, procurement, construction, commissioning and trial operation of 2×50MW coal-fired generating units. According to the contract, the project will be completed within 33 months. The present project, when completed, will markedly improve the electricity supply on the West Kalimantan Island, in the meantime, creating considerable job opportunities for local people.