Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

The recovery of electricity infrastructure in Aceh is progressing gradually following the devastating floods and landslides in November 2025. Key developments include: 60 MW electricity supply restored to Banda Aceh ¹

, 80-90% progress in installing new substation networks ¹, and 87.89% of affected BTS towers recovered ³. Challenges remain with 452 BTS towers still not operational due to infrastructure damage and access issues ³.

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Aceh Electricity Infrastructure Recovery Makes Significant Progress

Current Status of Electricity Supply

The electricity situation in Aceh has shown significant improvement following the recent natural disasters. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, Bahlil Lahadalia, reported to President Prabowo that the electricity generation capacity in Banda Aceh has reached 110 MW, with an average of 60 MW being successfully distributed to meet current needs ¹

. The minister confirmed that while the full capacity is not yet operational, the current supply is sufficient to meet Banda Aceh's immediate requirements.

Infrastructure Restoration Efforts

Significant progress has been made in restoring critical infrastructure. Bahlil reported that the installation of new substation networks has reached 80-90% completion ¹

. The minister expects the remaining work to be finished within the coming weeks, with a target completion date by the end of December 2025. Once completed, this will enable normal power transmission from Arun and Bireun, completing the transmission line for the Sumatra grid ¹.

Telecommunications Infrastructure Recovery

The recovery of telecommunications infrastructure has also been a priority. Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, reported that out of 3,735 BTS towers affected by the disaster, 87.89% (3,283 towers) have been restored ³

. However, 452 BTS towers remain non-operational due to various challenges including infrastructure damage and accessibility issues. Meutya emphasized that the remaining towers can be restored once stable electricity supply is established ³.

Challenges and Future Plans

Public policy expert Agus Pambagio noted that the recovery process is complex due to the widespread and varied nature of infrastructure damage ²

. The damage includes affected transmission networks and substations across multiple locations, requiring tailored recovery approaches. The recovery team must carefully manage each stage, from equipment checks to gradual load introduction, to prevent secondary disruptions in the interconnected electrical system ².

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