The dam of the Batang Toru Hydropower Station in Indonesia, built by a Chinese enterprise, has reached its full crest—a major milestone in the project's construction. The project gained approval in November 2021, accelerating construction. Dam construction began in January 2022, river closure was completed in July 2023, and the first concrete pour was finished in November 2023. Located on the Batang Toru River in North Sumatra Province, the dam is a national strategic project for Indonesia. It is a concrete arc gravity dam with a crest elevation of 436 meters, length of 140.27 meters, maximum height of 74 meters, total installed capacity of 510 MW, and an expected annual power generation of 2,228.14 GWh. The technical team addressed complex geological conditions and construction challenges by optimizing design and strengthening site management, ensuring high-quality and efficient dam construction. As a model of China-Indonesia energy cooperation and a green development practice under the Belt and Road Initiative, the hydropower station utilizes hydroelectric power to alleviate local power pressure, improve Sumatra's energy structure, reduce coal consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental protection and economic development.
The dam of the Batang Toru Hydropower Station in Indonesia, built by a Chinese enterprise, has reached its full crest—a major milestone in the project's construction. The project gained approval in November 2021, accelerating construction. Dam construction began in January 2022, river closure was completed in July 2023, and the first concrete pour was finished in November 2023. Located on the Batang Toru River in North Sumatra Province, the dam is a national strategic project for Indonesia. It is a concrete arc gravity dam with a crest elevation of 436 meters, length of 140.27 meters, maximum height of 74 meters, total installed capacity of 510 MW, and an expected annual power generation of 2,228.14 GWh. The technical team addressed complex geological conditions and construction challenges by optimizing design and strengthening site management, ensuring high-quality and efficient dam construction. As a model of China-Indonesia energy cooperation and a green development practice under the Belt and Road Initiative, the hydropower station utilizes hydroelectric power to alleviate local power pressure, improve Sumatra's energy structure, reduce coal consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and contribute to environmental protection and economic development.