PLN Prepares Reliability Of Long-Term Electricity Supply For The Rokan Block

Rokan Block. (Photo: Doc. PLN)

JAKARTA - As the holder of the Rokan Block Electricity Distribution Business Permit (IUPTL), PLN is preparing a long-term reliability of electricity and steam supply in the Rokan Block working area. This step is a form of follow-up commitment to synergy between State-Owned Enterprises (BUMN).

As is known, the synergy between BUMNs was marked by the signing of the Electricity and Steam Power Purchase Agreement (SPJBTLU) between PLN and Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) last February.

Executive Vice President of Corporate Communications and CSR, Agung Murdifi said that on the supply side, PLN's readiness is supported by the Sumatra Island electricity system which has a power reserve of 2,808 Mega Watts (MW), with a capable power of 8,852 MW and a peak load of 6,044 MW.

In addition, said Agung, to ensure the reliability of electricity and steam supply, PLN will build a 5x100 MW converter of which 4 (four) units will operate continuously and 1 (one) unit will be in standby position.

This reliability is supported by supply to the PLN-PHR connection point via two 150 kV transmission lines, namely from the Pekanbaru electricity system (New Garuda Sakti-Balai Pungut) and from the Dumai electrical system (Duri-Balai Pungut).

Not only that, PLN is also preparing a backup supply scheme in case of disruption, by optimizing the existing power plant in Balai Pungut with a total power of 250 MW. In serving the electricity and steam needs of the Rokan Block, PLN divides it into two stages, namely the transition period and the permanent period.

"According to the SPJBTLU, PLN's service period is divided into two, namely a transitional period of only 3 (three) years starting from August 2021 to August 2024. During this transitional period, PLN will manage the existing power plant which currently has electrified the Rokan work area. , "he said in his official statement, Friday, March 26.

Meanwhile, Agung said that permanent services will be provided starting on August 8, 2024, namely by interconnecting the electricity system in the Rokan work area with the Sumatra electricity system interconnection.

In the permanent period, said Agung, the Rokan Block will be supplied from the Sumatra interconnection electricity system and steam will be supplied with the construction of a more reliable steam generator.

"We are also preparing an option for additional power supply from PLTG relocation. PLN will provide reliable long-term electricity supply without blackouts for PHR," he said.

Through the long-term electricity supply from PLN, said Agung, the Rokan Block will obtain guaranteed operational reliability and more efficient operating costs.