Dam-delay hinders move away from coal


TNB is developing the Hulu Terengganu hydroelectric dam.

JAKARTA: Deep in Borneo’s jungle, a US$17bil (RM80bil) hydropower project touted as the backbone of Indonesia’s green industry ambition is struggling to take off.

Kayan Hydro Energy, which counts China Power Investment Corp as an investor, kicked off the project in 2014 at a groundbreaking event attended by top Indonesian military and government officials.

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