PLN Chief Reports to President Prabowo on Java Rolling Blackouts
The President Director of PT PLN (Persero), Darmawan Prasodjo, along with his management team, visited the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta on Monday afternoon to meet President Prabowo Subianto to report on the developments regarding the rolling blackouts occurring on the island of Java.
In a press statement prior to meeting the President, Darmaeway expressed that the condition of the electricity system in Java has begun to improve, resulting in the minimisation of rolling blackouts since Sunday (21/6).
“We want to convey good news that the rolling blackouts that occurred last week in Java have been minimised since yesterday, Sunday, as the condition of the electricity system in Java began to improve,” said Darmawan.
Darmawan stated that the improvement in the electricity system was supported by the steady flow of primary energy supplies that meet the specific requirements of power plants, both those owned by PLN and those belonging to partners or Independent Power Producers (IPP), thereby strengthening the resilience of the Java electricity system.
Furthermore, he noted that one large power plant owned by a partner, which had previously encountered technical issues, was successfully restored and re-synchronised with the Java electricity system on Sunday night.
According to Darmawan, the plant has resumed supplying electricity to the Java power system, which has helped bolster the power supply.
He explained that previously, two large power plants owned by PLN’s partners experienced technical disturbances and were forced to exit the system. In response to this situation, PLN and its power plant partners immediately deployed teams to carry out repairs.
“Last week, we immediately deployed PLN teams alongside our partners to conduct repairs. And there is good news from last night: one large power plant has been successfully restored and synchronised with the Java electricity system and has begun supplying electricity to the system in Java,” he said.
In addition to power plant restoration efforts, PLN is conducting improvements to the management of the primary energy supply chain and strengthening both PLN-owned plants and those of IPP partners.
Darmawan stated that PLN continues to conduct intensive 24-hour monitoring and mapping of the system’s condition every day to maintain and enhance the reliability of the electricity system in Java.
On this occasion, PLN also expressed appreciation for the support and direction of the government, particularly from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Bahlil Lahadalia, as well as the cooperation of suppliers and power plant partners in maintaining the reliability of the electricity supply.
“We ask for the prayers and support of the entire community so that all our all-out efforts can be facilitated and run smoothly. We once again highly appreciate the support from the government and the cohesion of all our partners, including suppliers and power plant partners, so that together we can maintain reliability to ensure that energy provision can proceed smoothly in the future,” he concluded.