Assistance To The Efficiency Of Pelindo Operational Fees, PLN Electrification Of Assets 3.4 MW

One of the ports managed by Pelindo Region 4. (Photo: Doc. Pelindo Region 4)

JAKARTA - PT PLN (Persero) will supply electricity of 3.4 megawatts (MW) to support the electrification program for Pelindo Regional 4 assets. This synergy is expected to drive the maritime sector and encourage the nation's economy through reliable electricity supply.

With the electrification of assets, it is also hoped that it can encourage the efficiency of operating costs to reach 30 percent.

General Manager of PLN North, Central Sulawesi and Gorontalo Regional Main Units Leo Basuki said PLN is ready to support the electrification agenda within Pelindo 4. He said PLN has sufficient supply to provide reliable electricity services.

"Of course we have sufficient power supply to realize this Pelindo program and we will certainly provide our Class 1 electricity service," Leo said in a written statement, Tuesday, September 13.

Furthermore, the electrification of these assets includes the coast connection, hybrid loading and unloading tools, the construction of PLTS, and the use of innovation of PLN UIW Suluttenggo in this case Sandar Ship Electric Charging Station (SPLIKS).

Division Head of Pelindo Regional 4 Engineering, Debby Duakaju, said that this electrification is expected to provide clean and environmentally friendly energy for SOE operations. In addition, it is hoped that it can reform the entire operational chain, including RTG, container transport equipment, non-cargo mobilization, to off-site waste management.

"We view that this electrification program can provide added value for Pelindo's operations and can even provide changes to our business sustainability. If this electrification program is completed as planned, we will be able to cut our operating costs by up to 30 percent," explained Debby.

Currently, a total of 165 equipment have been spread across 15 Pelindo Regional 4 ports which have succeeded in using electricity as the main energy.

"It is targeted that by 2025 we can electrify a total of 180 of our tools in this program, of course we can realize this with the full support of PLN UIW Suluttengo," said Debby.