PLN Supplies Jumbo Electricity to PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining for Pani Gold Project

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President Director of PT Merdeka Gold Resources (MGR) and PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining (GSM) Boyke Poerbaya Abidin today inaugurated the operation of a 30,000,000 VA electricity supply for PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining Daya. The electricity connection, which began construction in January 2025, was completed 3 months ahead of schedule with the construction of 38 towers within 10 months. The project is a manifestation of PLN's commitment to supporting government programs related to national downstreaming and industrialization.

Key Takeaways:

  • PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining (GSM) has obtained a jumbo electricity supply of 30,000,000 VA from PT PLN (Persero) to support its mining operations.
  • The electricity connection began construction in January 2025 and was completed 3 months ahead of schedule.
  • 38 towers were successfully built within 10 months.
  • The project is a manifestation of PLN's commitment to supporting government programs related to national downstreaming and industrialization.
  • PLN has built important infrastructure in the form of the 150 kilovolt (kV) Marisa Main Substation (extension) and the 150 kV Marisa High Voltage Overhead (SUTT) network covering 26.6 kilometers.
  • The completion of the electricity connection to PT GSM is a manifestation of PLN's commitment to providing reliable electricity supply for all customers, including the mining sector.
  • The project has a domino effect on increasing community welfare and also increasing PAD, starting with the influx of electricity into concession areas.

Statistics:

  • 38 towers were successfully built within 10 months to support the electricity connection to PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining.
  • The project was completed 3 months ahead of schedule, demonstrating PLN's commitment to meeting customer needs.
  • 26.6 kilometers of the 150 kV Marisa High Voltage Overhead (SUTT) network have been built to support the project.
  • The 30,000,000 VA electricity supply is expected to have a significant impact on mining operations and production in Pohuwatu.

Sources:

  • Press Release No. 203.PR/STH.01.05/X/2025
  • PT Merdeka Gold Resources (MGR) website
  • PT Gorontalo Sejahtera Mining (GSM) website
  • PT PLN (Persero) website