PRESS RELEASE NO. 034/RELEASE/PLNIPSERVICES/2026
PLN IP Services Successfully Delivers 5 MW of Additional Capacity to Support Timika's Growth
Timika, July 22, 2026 — PLN Indonesia Power Services (PLN IP Services), together with PT PLN (Persero) Papua and West Papua Regional Main Unit, successfully delivered an additional 5 MW of generating capacity, which officially entered its Commercial Operation Date (COD) on Friday (July 17th), after undergoing a 72-hour Reliability Running Test in accordance with technical standards. This additional capacity is expected to improve the reliability of the electricity supply while supporting economic growth and development in the Timika region.
In this project, PLN IP Services played a role in generating supply, installation, commissioning, and testing. All work stages were completed in accordance with quality, safety, and technical standards, ensuring the power plant is ready for commercial operation and provides additional power to the Timika electricity system.
The operation of the additional 5 MW of generating capacity is part of PLN IP Services' commitment to supporting the growing electricity demand in the Timika region. This additional power supply is expected to improve the quality of electricity services for the community, support business and industrial activities, and contribute to regional development.
The President Director of PLN IP Services, Hari Cahyono, stated that the successful operation of the additional generating capacity in Timika is the result of a solid synergy between PLN IP Services and PLN UIW Papua and West Papua in providing quality energy supply solutions.
"PLN IP Services is committed to providing reliable, high-quality, and timely energy supply solutions. The successful operation of this additional 5 MW of generating capacity in Timika is a concrete demonstration of our synergy with PLN UIW Papua and West Papua in ensuring a more reliable electricity supply for the community. We hope this additional capacity will provide tangible benefits for economic growth and regional development," said Hari Cahyono.
The collaboration between PLN UIW Papua and West Papua and PLN IP Services is part of the PLN Group's commitment to providing quality electricity services through work that prioritizes technical standards, quality, and occupational safety.
The additional 5 MW of generating capacity in Timika is expected to support the reliability of the electricity system to meet the community's current and future electricity needs. The successful completion of this project also demonstrates PLN IP Services' commitment as an integrated energy solutions provider that continues to support the provision of a reliable electricity supply for Indonesia.
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PLN Indonesia Power Services (PLN IP Services) is a subsidiary of PLN Indonesia Power (PLN IP), a subholding of PT PLN (Persero). PLN IP Services provides the best, latest, and integrated energy solutions in the electricity sector through 6 (six) core businesses: Operation & Maintenance, Energy Supply, Maintenance Repair & Overhaul, EPC Services, Rental Power Services, and Strategic Part. PLN IP Services is always committed to providing High Quality Service For Sustainable Energy Solutions.