PLN Chief: Two Major Java Power Plants Hit by Technical Issues, One Restored
The President Director of PT PLN, Darmawan Prasodjo, revealed that two large-capacity power plants on the island of Java, owned by PLN’s partners or independent power producers (IPP), recently experienced technical difficulties. One of these two plants has now been restored and has resumed supplying electricity to Java.
Darmawan explained that the supply of primary energy, meeting the specific requirements of both PLN and private power plants, has been recovering since last week. This recovery is considered to have strengthened the resilience of the electricity system in Java.
“The supply of primary energy that meets the specifications required by power plants, both from PLN and our partners (independent power producers), began flowing last week, thereby strengthening the resilience of the electricity system in Java,” Darmeawan told reporters at the Presidential Palace complex, Jakarta, on Monday (22/06/2026).
Darmawan noted that on Friday (19/06), two large power plants encountered technical issues. However, one of them has already been repaired.
“On Friday, we reported that two large power plants owned by our partners experienced technical issues and were forced to exit the system. In response, last week we immediately deployed PLN teams alongside our partners to carry out repairs. There is good news: as of last night, one large plant has been successfully restored and synchronised with the Java electricity system, and has begun supplying power to the Java grid,” he said.
Darmawan expressed his appreciation to the government, particularly the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, for the guidance provided. He ensured that efforts to improve the management of the primary energy supply chain and the strengthening of both PLN and partner power plants are ongoing.
“We are making an all-out effort 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through monitoring and mapping all our efforts to ensure that the reliability of the electricity system in Java can be maintained and even improved,” he added.
Darmawan apologised to the public for the inconvenience experienced since last week. He requested the public’s support to ensure the repair process proceeds smoothly.
“We ask for the prayers and support of the entire community so that all our all-out efforts can be facilitated and run smoothly. I once again 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 proceeds smoothly in the future,” he concluded.