PLN Confirms Flores Power Generation System Back to Normal After Earthquake
PT PLN (Persero) is continuing to strengthen the recovery of power generation infrastructure following the earthquake that struck Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). PLN’s Director of Generation Management, Rizal Calvary Marimbo, visited the Rangko Gas Engine Power Plant (PLTMG) in West Manggarai directly to inspect the condition of the plant and the readiness of electricity supply for the public.
From the inspection results, power plant operations in Flores have returned to normal. With an available capacity of 137 megawatts (MW) and a peak load of 93 MW, current power availability is sufficient to meet the electricity needs of the people of Flores.
Rizal said that less than 24 hours after the earthquake, the major power generation systems in Flores had recovered. This was the result of the rapid work of all PLN personnel who, since the earthquake occurred, carried out inspections, security measures, and restoration of affected power plants.
“Overall, the power generation system in Flores has returned to normal. Power availability is also sufficient to meet the community’s electricity needs. This is very important so that public activities can resume,” said Rizal, quoted on Friday (21/8/2026).
Not only on the main electricity system, PLN has also restored power plants in several isolated areas affected by the earthquake. These include plants serving communities on Palue Island, Sikka Regency, and Golo Lebo, East Manggarai Regency, which have now been successfully repaired.
Although generation conditions have returned to normal, Rizal asked all PLN personnel to remain vigilant. He instructed that comprehensive follow-up assessments be carried out to evaluate the condition of generation assets after the earthquake.
“Even though the plants are back in normal operation, assessments must be carried out thoroughly again. We need to ensure that every piece of equipment and generation infrastructure is truly in a safe condition and ready to face potential future disruptions,” he said.
According to Rizal, post-earthquake evaluation should also be part of PLN’s efforts to improve the resilience of generation infrastructure, particularly in NTT, which has an archipelagic geographical character and vulnerability to natural disasters.
In addition to inspecting power plants, during this visit PLN also distributed food aid to affected residents in Tanjung Boleng Village, West Manggarai.
“PLN is not only present to restore electricity. We also want to be present to ease the burden on the community during these difficult times. This is a form of our care at PLN for the community,” said Rizal.
General Manager of PLN’s Generation Main Unit (UIK) Dwipantara, Rita Triani, said her team would follow up on the directive while continuing to evaluate all generation assets after the earthquake.
“We continue to carry out checks and assessments on the plants, not only to ensure current operations, but also as part of mitigation and improving future preparedness. Our focus is to keep the plants safe and reliable so that the electricity needs of the people of Flores can continue to be met,” concluded Rita.