Citizens and Business Owners Affected as PLN Claims Java's Power System Gradually Improving

PT PLN (Persero) is actively working to enhance the reliability of Java's electricity system, which is showing signs of gradual recovery following recent disruptions. The state-owned electricity company has accelerated efforts to restore power generation and secure primary energy supplies.

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One of the major power plants that experienced a disruption has been successfully restored and has synchronized with the Java electricity system, starting to supply electricity to enhance the reliability of the electricity system on the Island of Java.

Darmawan Prasodjo, President Director of PLN, announced that a significant power plant owned by a private partner, an Independent Power Producer (IPP), which had been experiencing operational issues, has been successfully brought back online. The plant synchronized with the Java electricity system on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at 6:00 PM Western Indonesian Time, and is now contributing to the grid's stability. This restoration has helped minimize the rolling blackouts that occurred the previous week.

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We want to convey that the electricity system on the Island of Java is gradually improving. The supply of primary energy that meets specifications and is needed by the power plants has been running smoothly. Thus, efforts to strengthen the power plants are proceeding well.

In addition to restoring the IPP plant, the overall condition of Java's electricity system is improving due to the consistent supply of primary energy required by power plants. Prasodjo emphasized that the supply of energy meeting the necessary specifications has been running smoothly, supporting the ongoing efforts to strengthen power generation capabilities.

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We express our utmost appreciation for the government's support, in this case the Ministry of ESDM, especially to Minister Bahlil Lahadalia, for the support and coordination so that the entire electricity ecosystem can work together solidly to strengthen and make the Java Island electricity system more reliable.

PLN expressed gratitude for the government's support, particularly from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) and Minister Bahlil Lahadalia. This collaboration has fostered a solid working relationship across the entire electricity ecosystem, contributing to a more reliable power system for Java. PLN remains committed to continuous, 24/7 monitoring and improvement of the electricity system's performance. The company also extended a sincere apology to the public for the inconvenience caused by the previous load management and rolling blackouts.

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We are continuously monitoring the improvement efforts of the Java Island electricity system 24 hours a day, seven days a week, on an ongoing basis. We are making the best effort so that the improvements that have been made can be maintained and enhanced.