PLN: Coal Stock for PLTU Reaches 15 Days
PT PLN (Persero) revealed that coal stocks for 17 steam power plants (PLTU) averaged 15 days of operation (HOP). Previously, the 17 coal-fired power plants were in a critical condition of supplying coal.
President Director of PLN Darmawan Prasodjo admitted that under this condition, PLN could maintain the reliability of electricity supply to its customers because the fulfillment of the supply had been according to plan.
"The condition of the electrical system throughout Indonesia is adequate," he said in an official statement, Friday (4/2). He further explained that the fulfillment of coal stock was due to the support of the government and stakeholders. He also promised as much as possible to maintain the supply of coal through layered security. It is known that coal is used as a fuel for electricity generation.
"PLN has made a paradigm shift in monitoring and controlling coal supply, which initially focused on supervisors at the unloading point to focus on the loading point," said Darmawan.
If there is a potential for supply failure due to the availability of coal and its transportation fleet, he continued, it can be detected earlier. Corrective action can be done as soon as possible.
"So, the certainty of supply can be more maintained," he added. Meanwhile, surveillance measures are carried out not only through physical in the field. But also with the integration of a digital monitoring system between the PLN system and the system at the Directorate General of Mineral and Coal at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
Through this monitoring system, PLN can also find out the need for coal for some time to come. On the one hand, the company is also reforming contracts to ensure a safe coal supply.
The contract, which was originally short-term flexible, has now been changed to a more stringent and long-term contract, as well as directly with a credible mine owner, with the quality and volume of coal required for power generation.
No less important, continued Darmawan, PLN is also increasing cooperation and collaboration with ship entrepreneurs through INSA. This is done to ensure the realization of coal supply, including the assignment from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, is carried out and delivered according to schedule. Meanwhile, After being Banned Since January 1, Coal Export Faucets Reopened The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources decided to reopen coal exports starting February 1, 2022. Decision This was made after the supply of coal at PLTU, PLN, and IPP which was considered to be getting better. Coal exports were banned since January 1 last.
This policy applies to companies that have fulfilled their domestic market obligation (DMO) coal fulfillment obligations and/or have submitted a Statement Letter that they are willing to pay fines or compensation funds for the 2021 DMO shortfall.
The Director-General of Mineral and Coal (Dirjen Minerva) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ridwan Djamaluddin stated that companies that have not met the requirements are not allowed to export coal. compensation for the shortage of DMO in 2021 has not been allowed to sell coal abroad," Ridwan said in an official statement from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Monday (31/1). In more detail, export permits are granted to mining companies that have met the following criteria:
DMO realization in 2021 by 100 percent or more;
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Does not have a 2021 DMO obligation (planned or realized production in 2021 is 0 tons).
Previously, the government banned exports for the period 1 to 31 January 2022 for holders of Mining Business Permits (IUP) or IUPKs for the production operation stage, IUPK as Continuation of Contract/Agreement Operations, and PKP2B. A coalition of Civilians: Coal Mining Contracts Open to the Public The Coalition of Civil Society Cleans Indonesia assesses that coal and mineral mining contracts are now accessible to the public. This follows the victory of an information lawsuit filed by residents through the East Kalimantan Mining Advocacy Network (JATAM Kaltim) on November 17, 2020.
JATAM East Kalimantan dynamist Pradarma Rupang, the plaintiff of the dispute, stated that the lawsuit was granted last Thursday (20/1). The victory of the lawsuit addressed to the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) initiated a public victory demanding transparency in mining practices.