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        "msgid": "pln-aceh-constructs-140-km-sutt-network-to-strengthen-electricity-supply-1788441058",
        "date": "2026-09-03 19:23:57",
        "title": "PLN Aceh constructs 140 km SUTT network to strengthen electricity supply",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "PT PLN (Persero) is undertaking the construction of a 140 km High Voltage Overhead Line (SUTT) across the West-South Coast of Aceh, stretching from Tapaktuan to Subulussalam. This strategic project aims to enhance grid reliability and provide a redundant power supply route to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.",
        "content": "<p>PT PLN (Persero) North Sumatra Development Unit (UIP Sumbagut) is\ntargeting the construction of a 140-kilometre High Voltage Overhead Line\n(SUTT) in the West-South Coast region of Aceh, specifically from\nTapaktuan to Subulussalam, to strengthen electricity reliability in the\nprovince.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis project is a concrete implementation of the Aceh Electricity\nInfrastructure Strengthening Plan, in accordance with the 202lar-2034\nElectricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL),\u201d said Zulfan M. Jamil, Manager\nof Communications and Social and Environmental Responsibility (TJSL) of\nPLN UID Aceh, in Banda Aceh on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the SUTT project in the West-South Coast area of\nAceh is currently entering the land acquisition process. Once this stage\nis completed, work will proceed directly to the construction phase.<\/p>\n<p>According to the grand design of the 2025-2034 RUPTL, this\ndevelopment is a strategic step for the electricity sector in the\nwesternmost part of Indonesia. By connecting the SUTT from Tapaktuan in\nSouth Aceh to Subulussalam, electricity distribution will be linked via\ntwo main routes; if a disruption occurs in one of the existing systems\non the East Coast, power can be supplied through the West-South Coast\nAceh network.<\/p>\n<p>PLN added that the construction of the SUTT network in this region is\npart of an effort to strengthen mitigation against flash floods and\nlandslides, similar to the incidents in late November 2025 that toppled\n14 SUTT towers and caused power outages in the region.<\/p>\n<p>The company welcomed the progress of this strategic infrastructure\ndevelopment, noting that the positive impacts will be felt directly by\ncustomers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe presence of this 150 KV SUTT will strengthen electricity\nreliability in Aceh, because if the Aceh transmission network is\nconnected, it will create a looping system, allowing power to flow from\nboth the East Coast and the West-South Coast,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Zulfan added that the synergy of this development is highly\nanticipated to ensure that the people of Aceh no longer experience\nwidespread blackouts during extreme weather or disruptions to one side\nof the transmission line.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe hope that all processes and stages can proceed smoothly so that\nthe presence of this SUTT will increase electricity reliability in Tanah\nRencong,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>PLN has called upon all parties and stakeholders to support the\nsmooth construction of the SUTT in the West-South Coast region of Aceh.\nRobust electricity infrastructure is believed to be able to drive\nregional economic growth, with benefits felt directly by the\ncommunity.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, the total capacity of the Aceh electricity system is\nconsidered very secure, standing at 1,049 MW with a peak load of 638 MW.\nUnder these conditions, the Aceh electricity system maintains a power\nreserve margin of 411 MW.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pln-aceh-constructs-140-km-sutt-network-to-strengthen-electricity-supply-1788441058",
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