Take care, PLN Plus Diesel Generator 50 MW in Suri Sullok

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - PT PlN (brasero) continues to strengthen the efficacy of the electrical system by adding a 50-megawatt (MW) power supply through the operation of Diesel Power Power Generation in Sidera, Sigi District, Central Megawatt.

Increasing that capacity is an anticypative measure with the support of the Central Province Government and the Sigi County Government in the face of prolonged drought that causes the decline of water discharge and affects the production of a number of water power plants.

Director of Personnel Management, Rigal Calvary Marimbo, explains that the addition to plant capacity in Sigi is part of the strategic steps of the PLN to keep the power supply reliable in the midst of weather dynamics.

"When the drought affected the production capabilities of a number of water plants, we took an antiseptic step through strengthening the plant's capacity. This 50 MW auxiliary power became one of the concrete attempts to strengthen the eraswesi system so that the supply of electricity to society and productive sectors can continue to be preserved," Rizal's word in the received press broadcast, Tuesday (20 / 10 / 2026).

Of the total capacity of the 50 MW, as much as 20 MW have been operational and the other 30 MW are being prepared to operate immediately. The addition of this capacity is expected to keep the continuity of the electrical services in Sulawesi.

Rizal adds, reinforcing plant capacity needs to be followed by operational readiness and system evaluations continuously. That step is not only intended to anticipate the current supply challenge, but to ensure that the electrical system is able to compensate for future energy growth.

"We want to keep the electrical system afloat and adaptive to various challenges. Through strengthening the plant's capacity, increased operation readiness, and collaboration of the entire PLN unit, our optimum power supply can continue to be increased to support the economic growth of the region," it adds.

The Central Governor of Sulawesi, Anwar Hhaid, appreciates the PLN move strengthens the essential electrical supply to support community activity, economic growth and investment in Sulawesi.

"This electricity needs primary and the public is in desperate need. So we collaborated with the PLN to speed up the extra power supply. And this is incredible, the PLN can realize the additional plant in Sullong. We really appreciate the PLN, thank you," Ancap.

General Manager of the Dwibran Parent Unit, Superintendent says, the PLN continues to optimize the readiness of the plant unit through operation, maintenance and coordination. The effort is done so that the available plant capacity can be optimal to the needs of the system, including when the water plant contributions are down.

"According to the Director of Management Management and supported by the Sultung Governor and Regent Sigi, we are moving along with the entire PLN unit to ensure the reinforcement of electrical supply at Sulawusi can do well. We continue to improve the plant's reliability so that the power of society can continue to be complete," close the Sujana.