PT PLN (Persero) will supply electricity of 35 megavolt amperes (MVA) to support gold mining operations owned by PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining. Adi Priyanto, Regional Business Director for Sulawesi, Maluku, Papua and Nusa Tenggara at PLN, emphasized that PLN is ready to provide and manage reliable electricity infrastructure to encourage the development of the national mining industry. PLN will supply electricity through the network with a voltage of 150 kV.

"We hope that PLN's services can increase investor confidence to support the potential for industrial development in the Gorontalo area and its surroundings. We certainly continue to be committed to maintaining this trust as well as possible, both in terms of reliability and quality ," Adi said, Wednesday (10/8). The commitment to supply PT GSM's electricity needs is stated in the Power Purchase Agreement. Furthermore, Adi said the MoU is a form of trust from customers who have handed over electricity affairs to PLN. For this reason, PLN is committed to maintaining the trust of customers.

“We make sure that the supply for Gorontalo is generally safe. For this reason, entrepreneurs and the public do not need to worry about electricity shortages," said Adi. He hopes that through this collaboration, the synergy between PLN and Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining can run well, legally, technically and commercially. In 2023 – 2024, PLN is preparing to connect the North, Central and Gorontalo electricity systems with the South Sulawesi Electricity System. That way, it will have an impact on the ability of a very reliable electrical system.

The current supply of electricity in North Sulawesi, especially Gorontalo, is 627.32 megawatts (MW). The peak load is at 425.11 MW and the power reserve is 202.21 MW. This condition makes PLN feel very ready to serve the needs of industrial customers and the general public. "We are committed to serving customer needs, so that PT GSM's production can increase and serve its contracts," said Adi.

Since 2020, PLN has carried out a transformation with the title of power beyond generation . This transformation consists of four aspirations, namely green, lean , innovative and customer focused . With this aspiration, PLN is committed to supplying all electrical power needs as well as stimulating community economic growth.

On the same occasion, the President Director of Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining, Boyke P Abidin, said that alternative energy from PLN not only supports mining operational needs, but also ensures that the electricity used comes from good energy sources. “Thanks to PLN, we were given the opportunity to become customers. This is the second MoU that I have signed after the previous one for the gold mine in Banyuwangi which is managed by PT Bumi Suksesindo (BSI),” he said.

According to Boyke, the need for clean energy supports the ease of financing. Meanwhile, later PT GSM also expects the issuance of a renewable energy certificate or PLN's Renewable Energy Certificate (REC). PLN's electricity supply is expected to support the exploration and exploitation of gold mines located in Pohuwatu Regency, Gorontalo Province. Boyke added that the development of this gold mine has been prepared in the last 10 years with a concession period of up to the next 20 years. "This is a pretty big project. If we become PLN customers, of course we will become loyal customers," he said.

Source: https://www.dunia-energi.com/pln-pasok-listrik-35-mva-ke-tambang-emas-di-gorontalo/