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Indonesia's PLN Apologizes for Java Blackouts Amid Supply Woes

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • PT PLN (Persero) apologizes for rolling blackouts across Java, Indonesia, due to coal supply issues and power plant technical problems.
  • The company is working with the government to secure coal supplies and expedite repairs on affected power plants.
  • PLN assures the public that efforts are underway to restore normal electricity supply as quickly as possible.

PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia's state electricity company, has issued a sincere apology to the public for the rolling blackouts affecting numerous areas on the island of Java. The power outages stem from a combination of challenges, including difficulties in securing coal supplies and technical disruptions at several power generation facilities.

Darmawan Prasodjo, the President Director of PLN, acknowledged the significant impact these disruptions have on the community. "We, on behalf of PT PLN (Persero), want to offer our deepest apologies because Java is experiencing rolling blackouts. We understand the difficulties faced by the public due to this event," Prasodjo stated on Saturday, June 20, 2026.

We, on behalf of PT PLN (Persero), want to offer our deepest apologies because Java is experiencing rolling blackouts. We understand the difficulties faced by the public due to this event.

— Darmawan PrasodjoPresident Director of PLN apologizing for the electricity outages.

PLN is actively collaborating with the government, particularly the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, to ensure a steady supply of medium-calorie coal for its steam power plants (PLTU) in Java. The company is also accelerating contract signings with government-assigned coal suppliers and coordinating closely with the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal to expedite deliveries. Coal shipments have begun reaching several power plants, including PLTU Lontar, Labuan, Suralaya, Jawa 7, Jawa 9 and 10, Indramayu, Paiton, Rembang, Pacitan, and Tanjung Awar-Awar.

Adding to the supply challenges, PLN is contending with technical issues at two major Independent Power Producer (IPP) plants that have taken them offline, further impacting the reliability of Java's electricity grid. Technical teams are working diligently with plant partners to resolve these issues and bring the generators back online swiftly. Prasodjo emphasized that PLN personnel are working around the clock to address all disruptions and restore the electricity system to normalcy as quickly as possible, expressing gratitude to the government, coal suppliers, and all involved parties for their support.

We are working day and night so that all these disruptions can be resolved immediately.

— Darmawan PrasodjoPresident Director of PLN assuring the public about efforts to restore power.
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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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