Press Release

Muara Enim, September 29, 2026 — PT Huadian Bukit Asam Power (HBAP), a subsidiary of PT Bukit Asam (Persero) Tbk (PTBA), has won the 21st China Civil Engineering Zhan Tianyou Award for its Sumsel-8 Power Plant project, with a capacity of 2×660 MW. The award was received by HBAP Vice President Director Dody Arsadian at a ceremony held in Chengdu, Sichuan, China, on September 22, 2026.

The Zhan Tianyou Award is a prestigious recognition in civil engineering and engineering innovation, presented every three years by the China Civil Engineering Society in collaboration with the Beijing Zhan Tianyou Civil Engineering Science and Technology Development Foundation. The award recognizes projects demonstrating outstanding achievements in quality, safety, technological innovation, and green, low-carbon development.

In its 21st edition in 2026, a total of 100 projects across various sectors were selected through a series of evaluation stages. Of these, six projects were included in the Power Engineering category, including the Sumsel-8 Power Plant. The project is also recognized as the first power plant outside China to receive the Zhan Tianyou Award.

PTBA Corporate Secretary Eko Prayitno stated that the award represents international recognition of HBAP’s achievements in developing a power generation project that prioritizes quality, safety, innovation, and sustainability.

“Winning the 2026 Zhan Tianyou Award is a source of pride for the Bukit Asam Group and international recognition of the Sumsel-8 Power Plant’s achievements. We hope this recognition will further strengthen PTBA and HBAP’s commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and safety, while advancing innovation and sustainability in energy project management,” Eko said.

Located in Muara Enim, South Sumatra, the Sumsel-8 Power Plant has an installed capacity of 2×660 MW. The project forms part of Indonesia’s power infrastructure development and represents collaboration between Indonesia and China in the development and management of energy infrastructure.

For PTBA, this achievement strengthens the Bukit Asam Group’s track record in energy sector development. Going forward, PTBA and HBAP will continue to enhance their capabilities and contributions to meeting Indonesia’s energy needs, while upholding quality, safety, innovation, and sustainability.

The award marks Sumsel-8’s journey from Muara Enim to international recognition in Chengdu, further strengthening the Bukit Asam Group’s contribution to Indonesia’s energy sector development.