PLN Accelerates Power Plant Recovery to Stabilise Java-Bali Grid

PT PLN (Persero) is accelerating the recovery of power plants to optimise supply from alternative sources, while simultaneously adjusting system operations to maintain the balance between electricity supply and demand.

“PLN continues to work in collaboration to accelerate this recovery,” stated Gregorius Adi Trianto, Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications and CSR at PLN, in a statement confirmed in Jakarta on Friday.

PLN reported that the Java electricity system is currently operating well and remains under control. However, he noted that to maintain the reliability of the electricity supply to customers, PLN is implementing limited and measured load management in several regions.

This measure was taken due to technical operational constraints in power plants, as well as two large power generation units experiencing disruptions, resulting in temporary non-operation and a reduction in the system’s supply capacity.

“PLN apologises for the inconvenience experienced by customers. This load management is temporary and will be phased out as the system’s supply conditions improve,” said Greg.

According to reports, several areas in East Java, particularly Surabaya, Sidoarjo, and Gresik, have frequently experienced power outages since last week at varying times. Some of these areas have faced sudden blackouts lasting between two to five hours per day. Last week, several main roads in Surabaya also experienced outages lasting until late at night, posing significant risks to motorists.

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has requested that PT PLN (Persero) ensure the power supply recovery process is carried out maximally and swiftly so that community activities can return to normal.