JAKARTA – The government continues to move swiftly to ensure the reliability of the national electricity supply amidst the increasing energy needs of the public and businesses. In recent weeks, various issues concerning potential power supply disruptions and primary energy availability have garnered public attention. However, the government, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), PT PLN (Persero), and the National Energy Council (DEN), have emphasized that the national electricity system is safe and under control.
Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized that the government has no plans to cut off power to the public. He explained that the government has held discussions with several relevant ministries to ensure optimal electricity service to the public.
“One of the discussions concerns the compensation and subsidy payment scheme for PT PLN (Persero) so that the company has sufficient financial capacity to supply electricity,” Bahlil said.
This statement also serves as a strong signal that the government is not only focusing on the technical aspects of electricity, but also strengthening policy and financing support to ensure the national electricity system remains reliable in the long term.
A similar belief was expressed by the DEN Stakeholder Member (APK), Muhammad Kholid Syeirazi, during a direct inspection of the Cirebon Expansion PLTU, which is one of the important power plants in the Java-Madura-Bali (Jamali) system.
“We want to ensure the electricity supply remains stable and identify any issues that require immediate attention,” Kholid explained.
According to him, the visit was carried out as a form of rapid response to various issues that have developed regarding the availability of electricity in the Jamali system.
Meanwhile, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources spokesperson Dwi Anggia firmly denied rumors linking the power outages in several regions to a coal supply crisis. He explained that the disruptions were caused by technical issues in the electricity system, not a shortage of fuel for generating plants.
“There’s no coal shortage. There have indeed been some technical issues. We’ve been in communication with PLN to prevent a recurrence of this. Rumors of an impending blackout are absolutely false,” Dwi stated.
This government assertion is reinforced by various field monitoring measures, cross-agency coordination, and the readiness of strategic power plants that form the backbone of the national electricity system. This demonstrates that the government is not remaining silent in the face of emerging challenges but is instead moving swiftly to maintain a reliable electricity supply for the public.