Madura power by September

Madura power by September

PAMEKASAN, East Java: State electricity company PLN will
install two gas-fueled power plants for the blacked-out island of
Madura, an official said on Sunday.

Head of PLN Java-Bali power distribution Rahmat Hariyanto told
Antara on Sunday the two power plants were expected to start
operating in September. The two generators have a total power
capacity of 38 megawatts.

"We are looking for the most suitable place for the two power
plants, but for the time being we have chosen Mandangin Island,"
Rahmat said after an Idul Adha (Islamic Day of Sacrifice) prayer
here.

The power plants will be shipped from Gresik, near the
provincial capital of Surabaya.

Rahmat said the generators would also distribute electricity
to other parts of the province.