Prabowo Targets 100 Gigawatts of Electricity in Two Years, Aiming for Zero Fuel Oil Imports

President Prabowo Subianto is targeting an acceleration of national electrification with an additional electricity capacity of up to 100 gigawatts in the next two years. This programme is part of the government’s broader strategy to curb fuel oil (BBM) imports while strengthening national energy independence.

The statement was delivered by Prabowo during the inauguration of the electric commercial vehicle assembly plant owned by PT VKTR Teknologi Mobilitas Tbk in Magelang on Thursday (9/4). He emphasised that the decision is final and will be implemented immediately.

“So I have decided and we will carry out the 100 gigawatt electrification programme. We hope to achieve 100 gigawatts within two years,” said Prabowo, as witnessed via the Presidential Secretariat’s YouTube on Thursday (9/4).

In line with this policy, the government also plans to halt the use of diesel power plants (PLTD). All solar-based power plants, especially those under PLN, will be closed gradually.

“There will be no more power plants using diesel or solar. No. With that, we will close the diesel power plants, 13 of them,” said Prabowo.

According to Prabowo, closing the PLTD will have a direct impact on national energy savings. From this step alone, the government estimates that oil consumption can be reduced by up to 200,000 barrels per day.

“By closing them, we will save 200,000 barrels a day. We still need to import 1 million barrels a day right now,” he said.

If this projection is achieved, the PLTD closure policy could potentially cut around 20 per cent of fuel oil import needs. The government believes that the additional 100 gigawatts of electricity capacity will enhance efficiency and reduce reliance on imported energy.

“By closing the PLTD, we save 20 per cent directly. And with the 100 gigawatts later, we will also save very significantly. Perhaps in 2-3 years, we won’t need to import BBM at all,” said Prabowo.

He is optimistic that the target can be met because Indonesia has substantial energy resources. According to him, this potential is the main capital to realise energy independence in a relatively short time.

“We have great strength, we are truly serious. We will be independent, we will be strong, we will stand on our own feet,” he said.

Through the Village Electricity (Lisdes) programme and New Electricity Connection Assistance (BPBL), residents in remote areas can now enjoy lighting that was once just a dream.