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Energy Ministry Denies Power Outages Caused by Low Coal Stock

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources denies that rolling blackouts are due to low coal stocks.
  • Officials state the power outages in the Greater Jakarta area are caused by technical issues.
  • The ministry assures that coal supply plans are progressing and there are no issues with current stock levels.

Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) has refuted claims that rolling blackouts affecting the Jakarta, Bogor, Depok, Tangerang, and Bekasi (Jabodetabek) region are caused by dwindling coal supplies. The ministry insists the power disruptions stem from technical problems.

There are no depleted coal stocks.

— Dwi AnggiaDenying that low coal stocks are the cause of rolling blackouts.

"There are no depleted coal stocks," stated Dwi Anggia, spokesperson for the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, on Thursday in Jakarta. Anggia clarified that the recurring power outages are due to technical disruptions. She assured the public that the government is collaborating with PLN (State Electricity Company) to prevent future occurrences.

Anggia also addressed concerns about potential future blackouts, stating, "If there are issues that suggest there will be blackouts, that is also not true. It is confirmed not true." She emphasized that the ongoing process of the coal Work Plan and Budget (RKAB) is proceeding without issues related to coal stock.

If there are issues that suggest there will be blackouts, that is also not true. It is confirmed not true.

— Dwi AnggiaReassuring the public that there are no imminent threats of further blackouts.

"Moreover, the Minister (ESDM Minister Bahlil Lahadalia) has clearly stated that there is a gradual relaxation regarding this RKAB," she added, referring to policy adjustments. The ministry's statements aim to quell public concerns and clarify the reasons behind the power outages, attributing them solely to technical faults rather than supply shortages.

Moreover, the Minister (ESDM Minister Bahlil Lahadalia) has clearly stated that there is a gradual relaxation regarding this RKAB.

— Dwi AnggiaReferencing policy adjustments related to the coal Work Plan and Budget.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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