Location
The Rantau Dedap geothermal prospect is located in the Muara Enim, Lahat and Pagar Alam regencies of South Sumatra. The prospect is located approximately 225 km from Palembang, the capital city of the South Sumatera province. Geographically the area is situated between 4° 7’ – 4° 15’ South Latitude and 103° 29’ – 103° 18’ East Longitude. The contract area covers approximately 35,440 ha (18.56 km x 19.63 km) and is situated at an elevation ranging from 1000 to 2600 meters on the Bukit Besar volcanic complex. The prospect is located in a very remote area and most of the area of the prospect has only walking trails or no access at all. At present only motorcycles can reach the Rantau Dedap village. The existence of the geothermal system in this area is indicated by a wide distribution of thermal manifestations on the flank of the Bukit Besar complex.