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PT Poso Energy
About Us

A renewable energy company built around the hydropower potential of Poso.

PT Poso Energy is an Independent Power Producer established by Kalla Group to develop, operate, and maintain hydropower infrastructure in Central Sulawesi, supporting long-term energy growth in Sulawesi and Eastern Indonesia.

Company Profile

PT Poso Energy was established to answer Indonesia's growing need for electricity through dependable, strategic, and sustainable hydropower development.

About Poso Energy

A company profile shaped by hydropower development, plant operations, and long-term infrastructure stewardship.

Established by Kalla Group in 2005, PT Poso Energy is the investor, operator, and caretaker of the Poso Hydroelectric Power Plants located in Poso, Central Sulawesi. The company was formed to build renewable energy infrastructure that can support regional electrification, strengthen energy security, and contribute to long-term economic growth in Eastern Indonesia.

  • Established by Kalla Group on May 31, 2005.
  • Serves as the investor, operator, and caretaker of the Poso Hydroelectric Power Plants in Central Sulawesi.
  • Develops hydropower infrastructure that supports renewable energy growth in Sulawesi and Eastern Indonesia.
Vision

To become a world-class national company and a leading pioneer in hydroelectric power provision.

Mission

PT Poso Energy continuously strives to become a dependable hydroelectric power company, build strong relationships with all stakeholders, improve corporate management on an ongoing basis, and develop employees as highly valuable human resources.

  • To be a dependable hydroelectric power provider.
  • To foster strong relationships with all elements connected to the company.
  • To continuously improve corporate management and develop employees as highly valuable human resources.
Our Role

Supporting Indonesia's renewable energy future through hydropower.

PT Poso Energy operates within a national context where reliable electricity demand continues to rise and renewable infrastructure plays a more strategic role in long-term development.

Our Role in Hydropower Development

The company contributes to clean energy development by combining asset ownership, operational stewardship, and engineering discipline.

As electricity demand continues to grow across Indonesia, hydropower remains one of the country's most promising renewable resources. PT Poso Energy plays a meaningful role in that landscape by supporting power generation infrastructure with dependable operations, long-term investment, and a clear commitment to sustainable value creation.

  • Indonesia's growing electricity demand continues to strengthen the role of dependable renewable energy infrastructure.
  • Hydropower remains one of the country's most promising clean energy resources, supported by long-term development needs and policy momentum.
  • PT Poso Energy operates within that strategic context by developing and managing hydropower assets with long-term operational value.
Why Hydropower Matters Here

The opportunity in Poso is shaped by geography, water resources, and a long-term need for cleaner electricity generation.

Founded

2005

Company Role

Investor, operator, and caretaker of the Poso Hydroelectric Power Plants.

Regional Focus

Central Sulawesi, with long-term contribution to Sulawesi and Eastern Indonesia.

Strategic Asset

The Poso River cascade system is the foundation of our hydropower operations.

The natural scale of Lake Poso and the Poso River gives PT Poso Energy a unique hydropower platform with long-term strategic value.

Poso River Cascade & Lake Poso

Lake Poso and the Poso River form one of the most important natural foundations behind the company's hydropower development.

Lake Poso is one of Indonesia's major freshwater assets, with strong hydropower characteristics supported by its scale, water clarity, stable discharge, and surrounding catchment area. This natural setting creates the foundation for the cascade hydropower system developed by PT Poso Energy in Central Sulawesi.

  • Lake Poso is one of Indonesia's major freshwater assets and forms the natural foundation of the Poso River cascade system.
  • PT Poso Energy's portfolio in the Poso River totals 905 MW, including the existing plant and future expansion stages.
  • The company signed a Power Purchase Agreement with PLN for Poso HEPP 515 MW in 2017, completed development in late 2022, and achieved commercial operation in February 2023.
Hydropower Portfolio Snapshot

Key figures from the project booklet show the scale of PT Poso Energy's hydropower assets and the wider Kalla Group portfolio.

Poso Portfolio

905 MW

COD Milestone

515 MW

Existing Plant

195 MW

Kalla Group Portfolio

1,795+ MW

The Poso Hydroelectric complex reflects Hadji Kalla Group's commitment to infrastructure that can help drive regional economic growth while strengthening renewable energy supply.

Our Team

Core teams supporting hydropower development and operations.

Our engineering and project teams work across key disciplines to support reliable plant development, operational readiness, and disciplined project execution.

Mechanical Engineering team

Team Division

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering & Project Support

The Mechanical Engineering Team is responsible for basic design and specifications, inspection, installation, and commissioning of turbine and generator systems. The team also supports mechanical balance of plant systems including cooling water, compressed air, lubrication systems, drainage, and dewatering.

Electrical Engineering team

Team Division

Electrical Engineering

Engineering & Project Support

The Electrical Engineering Team is responsible for power supply systems in both high and low voltage environments. The team also supports installation of electrical infrastructure, project power distribution, road lighting, and electrical support for office and field operations.

Civil Engineering team

Team Division

Civil Engineering

Engineering & Project Support

The Civil Engineering Team handles survey activities, hydropower potential analysis, preliminary studies, optimization, and detailed design. Their scope includes dam-related design, intake structures, power channels, headpond systems, penstock, powerhouse, and tailrace infrastructure.

Project Control team

Team Division

Project Control

Engineering & Project Support

The Project Control Team is responsible for monitoring, controlling, planning, documentation, and reporting across project execution. The team helps maintain visibility of project cost, schedule, progress tracking, and coordination between disciplines.

Our Strengths

Core strengths that support long-term hydropower development.

These strengths reflect how PT Poso Energy combines operational reliability, engineering depth, renewable energy value, and stakeholder commitment.

Reliable Hydropower Operations

Operational discipline, maintenance readiness, and engineering coordination support dependable plant performance over the long term.

Integrated Engineering Capability

Mechanical, electrical, civil, and project control teams work together to support development, commissioning, and plant operations.

Strategic Renewable Energy Role

PT Poso Energy contributes to Indonesia's clean energy transition through hydropower infrastructure with strategic regional value.

Community & Sustainability Commitment

The company seeks to build long-term value through responsible growth, stakeholder relationships, and constructive community engagement.