JAKARTA \u2014 PT PLN (Persero), through its sub-holdings PLN Indonesia\nPower (PLN IP) and PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP), won two 2026 Subroto\nEnergy Awards organised by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources\n(ESDM) in Jakarta on Friday (23 October 2026). The awards recognised PLN\nGroup\u2019s innovation and performance in advancing digital transformation\nand strengthening electricity safety, in support of reliable and\nsustainable power plant operations.<\/p>\n
At the ministry\u2019s highest awards event, PLN IP received the Best\nElectricity Safety Performance award in the Operational Excellence\ncategory for its management of the Kamojang-Darajat geothermal power\nplants. PLN NP won the Best Digital Transformation award in the\nInnovation and Added Value category.<\/p>\n
Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Yuliot said the\nSubroto Energy Awards were not merely an annual recognition event, but\nalso a tribute to Professor Subroto\u2019s dedication to laying the\nfoundations for the development of Indonesia\u2019s energy and mining\nsectors. He stressed that energy resource management should not focus\nsolely on economic value and production targets, but should also be\ncarried out responsibly to safeguard national sovereignty and improve\npublic welfare.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn award may be received on stage in just a few minutes, but the\nhard work behind it takes years. That is what we are truly celebrating\ntonight,\u201d Yuliot said.<\/p>\n
PLN President Director Suroso Isnandar said the achievement reflected\nPLN Group\u2019s efforts to respond to increasingly complex challenges in the\nelectricity sector while extending the benefits of electricity to the\npublic. Operational reliability and the use of technology, he said, were\nessential to ensuring that quality electricity services were accessible\nacross the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor PLN Group, the success of transformation is measured not only by\nimproved operational performance, but also by the benefits people\nexperience. We continue to strive to provide reliable and equitable\nelectricity services, address challenges in the electricity sector by\nstrengthening safety and technological innovation, and support the\nGovernment in achieving energy security and more even development. This\naward motivates us to increase PLN\u2019s contribution to Indonesia,\u201d Suroso\nsaid.<\/p>\n
For electricity safety, PLN IP was recognised for managing the\nKamojang-Darajat geothermal power plants. The award underlined the\nimportance of applying electricity safety standards to protect workers\nand power plant assets, while supporting the continued reliable\noperation of geothermal facilities.<\/p>\n
PLN Indonesia Power President Director Bernadus Sudarmanta said the\naward would encourage the company to continue strengthening its safety\nculture across all areas of operation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis award is recognition and encouragement for us to keep\nstrengthening the safety culture throughout our operations. We ensure\nthat safety standards, procedural compliance and risk management are\napplied consistently so that power generation is safe and reliable. This\ncommitment is not only about maintaining the reliability of generating\nassets, but also protecting workers, business partners and communities\nin our operating areas,\u201d Bernadus said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, PLN NP\u2019s Best Digital Transformation award reflected the\ncompany\u2019s use of technology to improve business process effectiveness\nand power plant performance. One example is its Intelligent Centre of\nOptimization for Reliability & Efficiency (iCORE), which uses the\nInternet of Things (IoT), data integration and analytics to improve\nplant reliability and efficiency.<\/p>\n
PLN Nusantara Power President Director Ruly Firmansyah said digital\ntechnology helped the company optimise operational monitoring and\nsupport faster, more accurate decision-making.<\/p>\n
\u201cDigital transformation must deliver tangible benefits for company\noperations and the sustainability of electricity supply. By integrating\ndata and using analytics, we are continuing to improve monitoring,\nincrease efficiency and strengthen plant reliability. Going forward, we\nwill continue to develop digital innovations so that PLN NP can respond\nmore effectively to the needs of the electricity system,\u201d Ruly said.<\/p>\n
By strengthening its safety culture and pursuing digital\ntransformation, PLN Group is continuing to improve power plant\nmanagement as part of efforts to maintain the reliability of Indonesia\u2019s\nelectricity supply. The work aligns with PLN\u2019s commitment to supporting\nthe Government\u2019s energy agenda and providing reliable, efficient and\nsustainable electricity services for the public.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pln-group-wins-two-2026-subroto-energy-awards-1793073049", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }