PLN CEO Reports Reduced Rolling Blackouts in Java to President Prabowo

PT PLN (Persero) President Director Darmawan Prasodjo met with President Prabowo Subianto on Monday to report on the recovery of Java's electricity system following rolling blackouts last week. Darmawan announced that the situation has improved since Sunday, with rolling blackouts being minimized.

He attributed the recovery to the normalization of primary energy supply to power plants, both PLN-owned and independent power producers (IPPs). Additionally, a major partner power plant that had technical issues has been restored and synchronized with Java's grid, bolstering power reserves. This plant, along with another partner plant that experienced technical difficulties, underwent repairs by PLN and its partners.

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We want to deliver good news that the rolling blackouts that occurred last week in Java, since yesterday Sunday the condition of the electricity system in Java has begun to improve and rolling blackouts have been minimized.

Darmawan apologized to the public for the inconvenience caused by the previous blackouts. He stated that PLN is also improving its primary energy supply chain management and strengthening the reliability of its own and partner power plants. The company maintains 24-hour monitoring of the electricity system to ensure a stable supply in Java.

PLN expressed gratitude for the government's support, particularly from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, and the cooperation of suppliers and power plant partners in maintaining national electricity supply. Darmawan requested public support for their ongoing efforts.

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We ask for prayers and support from all the people so that our all-out efforts can be facilitated and run smoothly. We appreciate the support from the government and the solidarity of all our partners so that together we can maintain the reliability of energy provision going forward.