East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) Governor, Melkiades Laka Lena, has decided to review the controversial geothermal power plant projects on the island of Flores, citing flaws in its design and implementation.
Governor Laka Lena announced his decision to reconsider the projects during a visit to the Archdiocese of Ende on April 4, 2025, where he discussed a range of development concerns in the region.
“We have discussed various development issues in NTT, particularly in Ende Regency, including objections from bishops across Nusa Tenggara regarding the geothermal projects,” the Governor wrote on his…