PGE Ensures Reliability of Geothermal Power Ahead of Eid al-Fitr

Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Pertamina Geothermal Energy Tbk (PGE) has ensured the operational reliability of geothermal power plants across all its work areas ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah. PGE’s President Director, Ahmad Yani, stated that the company supports the stability of the national electricity system amid rising energy needs and public mobility during the Lebaran holiday period. According to him, in his statement in Jakarta on Thursday, the utilisation of geothermal energy is one of the company’s efforts to maintain a stable electricity supply while providing clean energy to the public. “Eid al-Fitr is an important moment for the community to gather with family. At times like this, the reliability of energy supply is crucial so that celebrations can proceed comfortably. Therefore, PGE is committed to ensuring that geothermal-based electricity supply remains optimal,” said Ahmad Yani. Currently, PGE manages 15 geothermal work areas with a total installed capacity of 727 megawatts (MW). This capacity accounts for 70% of the national geothermal capacity, making PGE one of the mainstays in providing electricity based on new renewable energy in Indonesia. This contribution comes from several power plants operated by PGE in various regions. The Kamojang Geothermal Power Plant supplies electricity to more than 260,000 households per day. Meanwhile, the Lahendong Geothermal Power Plant supplies more than 30% of the electricity needs in North Sulawesi and Gorontalo, while the Ulubelu Geothermal Power Plant supports around 20% of the electricity needs in Lampung. From an operational performance perspective, PGE’s plant availability factor is recorded at 98.93%, with a low outage rate of 0.41%. PGE’s Operations Director, Andi Joko Nugroho, added that geothermal energy has a high reliability level because it does not depend on weather factors or fossil fuel supplies. “This characteristic makes geothermal a strategic solution in maintaining electricity supply stability while supporting the sustainable development of clean energy,” he said. He emphasised that PGE is ready to support the transition to a low-carbon economy, especially during periods of high electricity demand such as the Eid al-Fitr homecoming season. These efforts are carried out through sustainable geothermal development and the application of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles in all operational aspects. This commitment also aligns with the government’s target to increase the share of new renewable energy (EBT) to 76% in the 2025-2034 period, as stated in the Electricity Supply Business Plan (RUPTL). Through these various measures, PGE hopes that the utilisation of geothermal energy can provide broader benefits, both economically, socially, and environmentally, to the Indonesian people.