The Indonesian Industrial Estates Association (HKI) has called on the\nMinistry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and state electricity\nfirm PT PLN (Persero) to strengthen the reliability of the national\nelectricity system after power outages occurred in several parts of\nJava.<\/p>\n
HKI Chairman Akhmad Ma\u2019ruf Maulana stated that a reliable power\nsupply is a fundamental necessity for industrial estates. Disruptions to\nthe electricity supply, even for a limited duration, can impact\nproduction activities and the distribution of goods.<\/p>\n
Ma\u2019ruf said he has received various reports regarding the blackouts\nin several areas of Java. While understanding that technical\ndisturbances can occur in a large electricity system, he believes a\nthorough evaluation and mitigation measures must be taken immediately to\nprevent similar incidents from recurring.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe most important thing is to ensure that the evaluation process is\ncomprehensive, corrective steps are taken as quickly as possible, and\nfuture mitigation is stronger,\u201d he said in an official statement on\nFriday.<\/p>\n
Ma\u2019ruf explained that the reliability of the electricity supply has\nbecome a crucial factor for the industrial sector, especially as the\ngovernment is currently promoting a downstreaming agenda, increased\nexports, data centre development, and the entry of new investment into\nvarious regions.<\/p>\n
All of these agendas, he noted, require stable and reliable energy\ninfrastructure support. In fact, the certainty of electricity supply is\na primary consideration for investors when deciding on an investment\nlocation.<\/p>\n
\u201cElectricity reliability is one of the main considerations for\ninvestors when determining an investment location. Certainty of energy\nsupply provides a sense of security for businesses in planning long-term\nexpansion and business development,\u201d Ma\u2019ruf clarified.<\/p>\n
Following the recent blackouts, HKI has sent a letter to the Minister\nof Energy and Mineral Resources, copied to the President Director of PLN\nand governors across Indonesia. In the letter, HKI proposed a\ncomprehensive evaluation of the causes of the electricity system\ndisruption, covering aspects from generation, transmission, and\ndistribution to the adequacy of power reserves.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, the industrial estate management organisation is also\nencouraging the strengthening of electricity infrastructure in strategic\nindustrial areas to achieve a higher level of reliability.<\/p>\n
HKI also proposed that industrial estates receive prioritised\nhandling when electricity system disturbances occur. According to\nMa\u2019ruf, industrial estates are centres of production, export,\ninvestment, and employment that contribute significantly to the national\nand regional economy.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope for a faster coordination mechanism between PLN and\nindustrial estate managers when disruptions occur. Accurate information\nand certainty of recovery time greatly assist business actors in\nmanaging their operations,\u201d he stressed.<\/p>\n
Looking ahead, HKI is pushing for the acceleration of backup power\nsystem development, increased network capacity, construction of\nsubstations in rapidly growing industrial areas, and the utilisation of\nmore modern system monitoring technology.<\/p>\n
In the long term, HKI also sees the need for broader scope for the\ndevelopment of captive power plants, utilisation of new and renewable\nenergy, and the development of electricity business areas in certain\nindustrial estates as part of efforts to strengthen national energy\nresilience.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe growth of Indonesian industry will continue to increase energy\nneeds. Therefore, the national electricity system must continue to be\nstrengthened to keep pace with business needs and maintain Indonesia\u2019s\ncompetitiveness as an investment destination,\u201d Ma\u2019ruf concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/power-outages-disrupt-industrial-activity-hki-says-investors-need-security-1781340618", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }