PLTP Sibayak line does not blow out

Jakarta (ANTARA News) - President of PT Pertamina Geothermal Bambang Kustono said that the steam pipeline of Unit 3 of the geothermal power plant PLTP Sibayak did explode nor blow out, but merely strongly vibrated which caused a loud sound.

"I have gone into the field to find out what had really happened, and I was told that the steam pipeline did not explode nor blow out, but it was merely a strongly vibrating testing pipe causing a loud sound," he said in Jakarta Friday night.

Bambang admitted however that some people fainted by the loud sound, but it was only because were shocked by the sound.

"We have extended a helping to the fainted victims," ujarnya.

The steam pipeline of PLTP Sibayak 3 in Tanah Karo, North Sumatra, which was still in a trial operation, vibrated very strongly producing a very loud sound.

Immediately after the incident, the well automatically closed.

"The pipeline is currently under repair, and the trial operation will be continued as soon as the repair work is finished," he said.