Supporting Sustainability in the Indonesian Geothermal Sector Through New Training Methods for Technicians and Operators

Abstract

Indonesia’s economic growth depends on ramping up power generation and improving reliability of, and access to sustainable electricity supply across the country. New Zealand Support for Training in the Indonesian Geothermal Sector (NZSTIGS) provides the Government of Indonesia (GOI) with development assistance targeting the human resource development challenges that currently constrain efficiency and productivity in the growing development of geothermal energy supply. The activity is focused on improving the number and quality of the geothermal trades, technicians and plant operators (TTPO) operating in the sector. Research confirms there is a skills shortage to meet the demand for an expected 3,500 TTPOs required for 2,200 MW geothermal generating capacity to be built over the coming five years in Indonesia. This is a significant and specific gap reflecting structural, cultural and educational pedagogical issues. This paper will describe the challenges and causality, and the interventions being implemented to overcome this constraint.