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PLN Supports Green Mining in Indonesia with Green Electricity Supply

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesian state electricity company PLN is partnering with coal producers to supply green electricity for mining operations.
  • This initiative involves signing power purchase agreements and integrated business solutions to electrify mining equipment, supporting the transition to 'green mining'.
  • The shift to electric mining equipment is expected to significantly reduce emissions and offer substantial operational cost savings for mining companies.

PT PLN (Persero), Indonesia's state electricity company, is actively championing the 'green mining' initiative by forging strategic alliances with major coal producers. This collaboration, marked by the signing of Electricity Sale and Purchase Agreements (PJBTL) and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for Integrated Business Solutions, aims to electrify mining operations, thereby reducing the sector's environmental footprint.

Electrification of heavy equipment is one of the main solutions, considering the largest energy consumption is in material transportation and handling.

· Ari HendrawantoExplaining the importance of electrifying mining equipment for emission reduction.

PLN is supplying electricity to several coal mining companies, including PT Trubaindo Coal Mining, PT Sembada Makmur Sejahtera, and PT Berau Coal, among others. These agreements cover substantial power capacities, ranging from 29 MVA to 106 MVA. Additionally, PLN's subsidiaries are providing services such as installation construction and high-voltage system development, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to supporting the mining industry's electrification goals.

Ari Hendrawanto, Coordinator of Conservation and Coal Mining at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), highlighted that electrifying heavy equipment is crucial for reducing emissions in mining areas, aligning with Indonesia's Net Zero Emissions (NZE) target by 2060. He noted that this transition offers significant financial benefits, with potential annual savings of up to Rp 2 billion per heavy equipment unit due to the lower cost of electricity compared to diesel fuel.

With the current price comparison between diesel and electricity tariffs, there is a potential for operational cost savings of up to Rp 2 billion per year for each heavy equipment unit.

· Ari HendrawantoHighlighting the significant financial benefits of electrifying mining equipment.

Adi Priyanto, Director of Retail and Commerce at PLN, emphasized that this energy transition is not only about climate challenges but also about strengthening national energy independence. The development of green mining is seen as a strategic solution to cut greenhouse gas emissions and ensure the long-term sustainability of the coal industry. This proactive stance by PLN and the government signals a concerted effort to modernize the mining sector, making it more environmentally responsible and economically efficient, a narrative that resonates strongly with Indonesia's broader sustainable development agenda.

The development of green mining in the mining sector is one of the strategic solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while ensuring the future sustainability of the coal industry.

· Adi PriyantoStating the dual benefits of green mining for environmental sustainability and industry longevity.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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