PLTU Sumsel-5 as our first power plant began construction in May 2013 and 3 years later started operating in December 2016. Located in Sindang Marga, Bayung Lencir, Musi Banyuasin Regency, PLTU Sumsel-5 has contributed to the supply of electricity to PLN for region of South Sumatera and has significantly helped reducing numbers of rotating blackouts.
Moreover, the existence of PLTU Sumsel-5 has also provided many job opportunities for the locals and indirectly gives positive impact on the economic growth of surrounding communities. PLTU Sumsel-5 will continue its operations until 2041 in accordance with the Power Purchase Agreement.
As an Independent Power Producer that always complies with regulations that apply at various aspects of carrying out its operations, PLTU Sumsel-5 has proven being able to provide its best performance and received numbers of prestigious awards. Two of them are Zero Accident Award from the Ministry of Manpower in 2019 and the Subroto Award from the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in 2021. We successfully won 1st place in the Emission Seller Subcategory for 100-400MW Mine Mouth Power Plant at the Subroto Awards.