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        "id": 1593276,
        "msgid": "cirebon-power-optimises-coal-fired-power-plant-to-support-safe-electricity-supply-during-eid-al-fitr-1772798464",
        "date": "2026-03-06 18:23:44",
        "title": "Cirebon Power Optimises Coal-Fired Power Plant to Support Safe Electricity Supply During Eid al-Fitr",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Cirebon Power reports its two coal-fired units are operating optimally to ensure reliable electricity in the 150 kV and 500 kV networks during Eid al-Fitr. With demand typically lower during Lebaran, the company remains vigilant about coal-supply constraints amid the Government's DMO policy and ongoing talks with suppliers; Unit-II completed a major overhaul with 4.9 million safe-man-hours recorded.",
        "content": "<p>Two units owned by Cirebon Power are operating optimally to support\nthe availability of electricity in the 150 kV and 500 kV networks, the\ncompany said. Deputy President Director Joseph Pangalila in Cirebon on\nFriday said: \u201cWe continue to work. The two plants of Cirebon Power\noperate optimally to support the availability of electricity in the 150\nkV and 500 kV networks.\u201d He explained that electricity demand during\nLebaran is generally lower as many industries and factories suspend\nactivities, resulting in lower system load. This condition helps\nmaintain the stability of electricity supply during the migration period\nand the Idul Fitri holidays. However, Joseph acknowledged that potential\ncoal-supply constraints remain a concern, since coal is the main fuel\nfor the two PLTUs in Cirebon. He said shortages in coal in recent times\nhave been influenced by several factors, including the domestic market\nobligation (DMO) policy, which keeps coal prices for power plants lower\nthan in other sectors. \u201cDMO coal for power plants is around USD 70 per\nton, while for other sectors such as cement it can reach around USD 90\nper ton, and for smelters prices follow market,\u201d he said. Given this\ncondition, suppliers often prioritise sales to higher-priced sectors, so\nsupply to power plants could be reduced. Joseph noted that coal stocks\nat the Cirebon plants vary, with some units having more than 10 days of\noperation in reserve and others less than 10 days. Therefore, the\ngovernment is currently engaging with coal suppliers to increase supply\nto power plants. \u201cWe hope for government advocacy to increase coal\nsupply to power plants,\u201d he said. He stressed that PLTU has no\nalternative fuel in the short term, as the plant facilities were\nspecifically designed to use coal. \u201cCoal-fired PLTU are designed to use\ncoal. Replacing with another type of coal is not easy because each plant\nhas different fuel specifications,\u201d he said. He added that in late\nFebruary 2026, PLTU Cirebon Unit-II completed the maintenance of its\nfacility, or major overhaul (MOH) Type C, as targeted. He said the\nmaintenance process ran smoothly without incidents, and the company\nrecorded 4.9 million safe-man-hours. \u201cThis Thursday, ensure electricity\nsupply remains safe by operating two Cirebon PLTUs,\u201d he said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/cirebon-power-optimises-coal-fired-power-plant-to-support-safe-electricity-supply-during-eid-al-fitr-1772798464",
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