JAKARTA - Energy and Mineral Resources Minister (ESDM) Bahlil Lahadalia has formed a special team to oversee the procurement of coal for PLN after the issue of supply reappeared which had an impact on electricity services.
This step was taken after the government found a problem that was considered to be repeated. Bahlil even reminded that a similar case had occurred in 2022.
"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 after meeting with President Prabowo Subianto at the Presidential Palace Complex, Jakarta, Monday, June 22.
The team will consist of representatives from PLN, the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP), and the Inspector General.
According to Bahlil, the government also opened the possibility of involving law enforcement officers to provide assistance.
"We don't want this kind of problem to keep happening. That's why we need stronger supervision," he said.
Bahlil explained that the problem faced by PLN was not due to a lack of coal volume. In terms of supply, PLN's needs reach 154 million tons per year, while the government's assignment to mining companies reaches 180 million to 190 million tons.
In addition, PLN has contracted around 134 million tons of coal for the current year.
The main problem is the availability of medium-calorific coal needed for the blending process of power plant fuel.
The government, said Bahlil, has helped PLN find the right coal supply so that electricity services remain maintained.
President Prabowo in the meeting also asked the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources to immediately take measurable steps so that similar disruptions do not occur again and public services remain guaranteed.
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