JAKARTA - PT PLN (Persero) supplies high voltage electricity with a capacity of 250 Megavolt Ampere (MVA) to PT Indah Kiat Pulp & Paper (IKPP) Karawang Mill, West Java.
PLN's Retail and Commercial Director, Adi Priyanto, explained that this electricity connection is a strategic step in supporting the expansion of the national pulp and paper industry.
"To support this power connection, previously PLN through the Central Java Development Unit (UIP) has operated the 150-kilovolt (kV) High Voltage Air Channel (SUTT) project Telukjambe - KTT IKK (Indah Kiat Karawang) with a line length of 8.481 kilometers circuit (kms)," he said, Tuesday, April 14.
With a power capacity of 250 MVA, continued Adi, the company which operates in the pulp, paper, tissue, and carton packaging industries, is projected to increase production capacity for brown industrial products and industrial white, while opening up the potential for labor absorption up to 2,500 people, both directly and indirectly.
"With reliable, quality, and timely electricity supply, we are optimistic that the industry can operate more efficiently and competitively. The 250 MVA power connection for PT IKPP Karawang is also proof that PLN is ready to become a strategic partner for the business world," continued Adi.
Furthermore, the General Manager of the PLN Distribution Parent Unit (UID) West Java, Sugeng Widodo, ensured that the electricity system in West Java is ready to serve customers with large power needs, including the Karawang IKPP.
This is part of PLN's commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of the industry in the region.
"PLN UID West Java ensures the readiness of infrastructure and system reliability to serve customers with large power needs such as Indah Kiat Karawang. This is part of our commitment to supporting the sustainable growth of industries in West Java," said Sugeng.
From the customer side, Mill Head of PT IKPP Karawang, Hendri Gunawan, expressed his appreciation for PLN's support in this electricity connection process.
He called this moment an important milestone in strengthening the strategic collaboration between PLN and IKPP Karawang to increase the competitiveness of the national industry in the global market.
"We also express our highest appreciation and thanks to PLN for the cooperation and dedication of the entire team so that this project can be realized well," said Hendri.
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