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Indonesia PLN electricity operations and tariff freeze

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PLN has maintained electricity tariffs through the third quarter of 2026. The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources decided to freeze rates for both subsidized and non-subsidized categories to preserve consumer purchasing power and industrial competitiveness, despite economic indicators like exchange rates and coal prices suggesting potential adjustments. Minister Bahlil Lahadalia stated that the freeze aims to support industrial competitiveness and maintain national economic ~~stability amidst global dynamics.~~ stability. This decision covers 13 non-subsidized and 24 subsidized categories, including ~~social and~~ social, low-income ~~sectors. While~~ households, and MSMEs. For the July–September period, the government opted for stability despite standard ~~tariff~~ adjustment ~~formula considers~~ formulas involving the Rupiah exchange rate, Indonesian Crude Price (ICP), inflation, and the Reference Coal Price ~~(HBA),~~ (HBA). Operational activities continue to expand and stabilize service. PT PLN has achieved a 100 percent electrification ratio on Tagalaya Island in North Halmahera Regency, transitioning the ~~government opted~~ area to 24-hour electricity service. In Palu and Sigi, PLN UP3 Palu reported achieving “zero down time” during the Sea Love Day activities on September 2–3, 2026. To improve customer service, PLN has facilitated easier access to monthly bills and tariff information via the PLN Mobile application. Current rates for ~~stability. For~~ the third ~~quarter, economic parameters were based on February–April 2026 realizations, including an exchange rate of Rp16,959.32~~ quarter include 450 VA subsidized at Rp415 per ~~USD~~ kWh and ~~an ICP of USD 96.12~~ 1,300 VA at Rp1,444.70 per ~~barrel.~~ kWh. Alongside ~~tariff stability,~~ these efforts, PLN ~~is advancing~~ continues to advance renewable energy infrastructure, with approximately 9.2 GW of hydropower and mini-hydro projects in various execution stages as of July 2026. This accounts for about 79 percent of the 11.7 GW capacity planned in the 2025-2034 Electricity Supply Business Plan. Operational activities have focused on infrastructure readiness and maintenance. In Cilimus, PLN UP3 Cirebon is conducting visual inspections of 20 kV medium voltage networks to prevent system disruptions. In Lampung Tengah, PLN UID Lampung constructed a one-kilometer network to power electric water pumps for the Modern–Advanced Agriculture System (PM-AAS) in Kampung Rama Nirwana, aiming to increase irrigation efficiency for rice fields. Other regional activities include coordinating connections in Yogyakarta, resuming operations of a 100 MW plant in Tabalong, and preparing power for Dusun Motaulun.

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