Industry Grows Fast, PLN Operates SUTT Batulicin - Tarjun Sirkit

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JAKARTA - PLN has succeeded in providing voltage (Energize) on the 150 kilo Volt (kV) Batulicin - Tarjun High Voltage Air Line (OPGW) and Circuit 2 (GSW) transmission lines. The operation of the SUTT strengthens the reliability of the electricity system in Kotabaru Regency.

General Manager of PLN East Kalimantan Development Main Unit (UIP KLT), Josua Simanungkalit explained that the success of providing the first voltage to the transmission network is one of the keys to the successful growth of the industrial sector in Kotabaru Regency.

This infrastructure development is carried out to supply electricity to High Voltage Consumers (KTT), one of which is PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk. who became the first High Voltage Consumer in Kalimantan.

"The success of this energize project is also one of the supports for the provision of a reliable electricity system in the context of the development of the State Capital in East Kalimantan. Moreover, currently the electricity system in East Kalimantan is already interconnected with systems in South Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan," said Josua in a statement. Officially, Friday 5 August.

With regional development that continues to grow, the success of this energize, PLN is increasingly ready to meet the needs of other summits in the area.

"This is clear evidence that PLN is always ready to accommodate the electricity needs of High Voltage Consumers, especially in Kalimantan," said Josua.

The 150kV Batulicin – Tarjun SUTT construction project is located in Kotabaru Regency, South Kalimantan, which spans an 85.34 kilometer circuit (kms) which in total up to the ITP GI is supported by 123 towers. Built since January 12, 2021, this development project has a portion of the Domestic Component Level (TKDN) of up to 75.87 percent.

Josua said that this project was able to absorb a workforce of up to 711 people and involved a good synergy role and support between PLN units, business partners, stakeholders, and the surrounding community.

The success of this energize project is a manifestation of PLN's dedication in providing electricity supply and reliability for the community. With the availability of reliable electricity, PLN is confident that it will have a positive impact on regional growth and improve the local economy. Because the industry will grow in the area.

"In the future, PLN will continue to move to provide quality electrical energy to illuminate all levels of Indonesian society," concluded Josua.