JAKARTA - Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia highlighted the coal supply problem that PLN is facing again. According to him, a similar problem occurred in 2022 and should not continue to recur.
The statement was made by Bahlil after a meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex in Jakarta, Monday, June 22.
"This is not a new incident for PLN. In 2022 it is also like this. Every year we face problems like this, right?" said Bahlil.
This statement is a signal that the government does not want the problem of fuel supply for power plants to continue to recur in the midst of increasing national electricity needs.
As a follow-up, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources formed a coal procurement oversight team involving PLN, the Directorate General of Minerals and Coal, BPKP, and the Inspector General.
The government also opened the opportunity to involve law enforcement officers in the mentoring process.
According to Bahlil, in terms of coal supply volume, there is actually no problem. PLN's needs are around 154 million tons per year, while the government's assignment to mining companies reaches 180 million to 190 million tons.
The main problem lies in the availability of medium-calorific coal needed for the operation of certain power plants.
Therefore, the government asks for stricter supervision so that the same problem does not continue to recur and interfere with electricity services to the community.
President Prabowo also asked for quick and measured steps to ensure the stability of the electricity supply.
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