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        "id": 1813855,
        "msgid": "pln-coal-supply-crisis-main-factor-in-java-power-disruptions-1781949121",
        "date": "2026-06-20 16:29:02",
        "title": "PLN: Coal Supply Crisis Main Factor in Java Power Disruptions",
        "author": "Intan Pratiwi",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Energy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's state electricity company PLN has identified a shortage of medium-calorie coal as the primary cause of recent rolling blackouts across Java. The company is accelerating contracts with government-assigned suppliers to restore fuel deliveries to key power plants. PLN is coordinating with the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal to expedite distribution and stabilise the grid.",
        "content": "<p>State electricity company PT PLN (Persero) has revealed that a crisis\nin the supply of medium-calorie coal is the main factor affecting the\npower system in Java, leading to rolling blackouts in several areas.<\/p>\n<p>PLN President Director Darmawan Prasodjo stated that medium-calorie\ncoal is an essential requirement for several coal-fired power plants\n(PLTU) that form the backbone of Java\u2019s electricity supply. The supply\ndisruption has impacted the plants\u2019 ability to maintain system\nreliability.<\/p>\n<p>To address the situation, PLN is accelerating the contracting process\nwith coal suppliers that have received government assignments so that\nprimary energy supplies can quickly reach the power plants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe also appreciate the coal suppliers who have received government\nassignments and have signed contracts with PT PLN (Persero) and our\npartners\u2019 power plants. In addition, we are speeding up the contract\nsigning process with coal suppliers, especially medium-calorie coal\nsuppliers that have obtained government assignments,\u201d Darmawan said in a\nstatement on Saturday (20\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>PLN is also conducting intensive coordination with the Directorate\nGeneral of Minerals and Coal to expedite the administrative process and\ndistribution of coal supplies to various power plants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn this process, we are coordinating intensively and continuously\nwith the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal team so that the\ncontract signing process can proceed quickly,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Along with this acceleration, medium-calorie coal supplies have begun\nflowing to several PLTUs in Java, both those operated by PLN and\nIndependent Power Producers (IPP). \u201cCurrently, the distribution process\nfor medium-calorie coal is beginning to flow to PLTUs in several areas\nof Java, both PLN-owned PLTUs and those owned by our partners or\nIndependent Power Producers (IPP),\u201d Darmawan said.<\/p>\n<p>For the western part of Java, supplies have started being distributed\nto PLTU Lontar, PLTU Labuan, PLTU Suralaya Units 1 to 5, PLTU Jawa 7,\nPLTU Jawa 9 and 10, and PLTU Indramayu. Meanwhile, in eastern Java,\nsupplies are beginning to flow to PLTU Paiton Units 1 and 2, PLTU Paiton\nUnit 9, PLTU Rembang, PLTU Pacitan, and PLTU Tanjung Awar-Awar.<\/p>\n<p>PLN hopes that the arrival of coal supplies at these power plants\nwill accelerate the recovery of Java\u2019s electricity system. The company\nis also continuing to take corrective measures to ensure the power\nsupply returns to normal and is reliable for the public.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pln-coal-supply-crisis-main-factor-in-java-power-disruptions-1781949121",
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