PLN Swiftly Responds to Jakarta Transmission Line Disruption

Incident Overview

PT PLN (Persero) Unit Induk Transmisi Jawa Bagian Barat (UIT JBB) quickly responded to a disruption in the 150 kV transmission line between Karet Lama and Angke in Palmerah, Jakarta Barat ¹

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. The incident was caused by the breaking of a Ground Steel Wire (GSW) on the transmission line.

Recovery Efforts

PLN's response included deploying numerous personnel to secure the installation and ensure the surrounding area was safe ²

. The company worked in collaboration with various local agencies, including the Jakarta Barat Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), fire department, local government, and Palmerah police sector. Their efforts focused on maintaining public safety and supporting evacuation processes, including providing tents and basic necessities for affected communities.

Safety and Operational Measures

Manager Komunikasi & TJSL PLN UIT JBB, Gita Kurniawan Ginting, stated that a comprehensive inspection was conducted to ensure the reliability of transmission installations around the affected area ¹

. The inspection included checking tower structures, conductor wires, and supporting equipment that could have been impacted. Additionally, the network was secured as part of mitigation efforts to ensure the area remained safe for the public and operational stability was maintained.

Impact and Outcomes

The swift action by PLN and collaborating agencies ensured that there were no casualties resulting from the incident ²

. The electricity system in Jakarta was confirmed to be safe, maintaining stability in the region's power supply.