CHN Energy's Java Power Plant is the largest and most technologically advanced high-efficiency, environmentally friendly power plant in Indonesia. During the initial stage of the project in 2017, workers discovered a coastal mangrove forest near the construction site. To protect the mangroves, the design team made the decision to revise the construction plan, despite the increased difficulty and impact on the power plant's economic efficiency.
The project team at Java Power Plant implemented a comprehensive mangrove protection strategy, including the construction of physical barriers such as walls and wire meshes to effectively separate the construction area from the mangroves. Additionally, the company raised environmental awareness among the public and construction workers by installing protection signs and clearly defining responsibility zones, with designated personnel responsible for the daily monitoring of the mangroves. Throughout the construction phase, the management team regularly inspected the growth of the mangroves, strictly prohibiting any activities that could harm them.
After the plant began operation, the protection of the mangroves became a routine practice. The company established a Mangrove and Wildlife Ecological Protection Task Force and created a mangrove ecological protection center. They invited Indonesian environmental officials and experts to survey and assess the wildlife resources within the plant area, developing protection plans and actively promoting the replanting and restoration of mangroves. In 2022 alone, nearly 12,000 mangrove trees were replanted. The company also engaged in educational outreach and volunteer activities at local schools to publicize the importance of mangrove protection among the younger generation.
As the mangrove restoration efforts continue, an increasing number of wildlife species have begun to thrive in the area. The mangrove forest has expanded to approximately 20 hectares. It is now home to a variety of animals, including mongooses, white ibises, brown pelicans, and egrets.
