PLN’s Problems in the Pandemic
PLN is trying everything to stay out of the financial crisis. It is caught between ambitious government projects, electricity purchase arrangements, and the impact of the pandemic. This report on the dilemma of the electricity and coal businesses was done with the support of the Judith Neilson Institute.
Retno Sulistyowati
August 23, 2021
LENGTHY negotiations are still taking place between State Electricity Company PLN and some private power plants. PLN is trying to rearrange the operational schedules of several power plants initially planned to start running this year.
PLN management calls it a consultation forum, not negotiations. “It has been going on since last year,” said PLN Director for Primary Energy Rudy Hendra Prastowo on Friday, August 20.
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