The Nusantara Electrification Awards 2026 ceremony was held in Jakarta on October 30. SGPJB and PT.GH EMM INDONESIA under CHN Energy both received the Outstanding Power Generation Reliability and Operational Performance Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to ensuring Indonesia's electricity supply security, promoting green and low-carbon operations, and advancing sustainable local development.
Initiated and organized by Listrik Indonesia, an Indonesian power industry media outlet, the Nusantara Electrification Awards are among the country's major annual awards in the electricity sector. With the theme "Accelerating Electrification for the Nation", this year's awards focused on power supply reliability, operational management, technological innovation and sustainable development. They aim to recognize companies and institutions that have made positive contributions to safeguarding national energy security and advancing Indonesia's electricity industry.
Representative of SGPJB (second from right) attends the award ceremony.
The Java 7 power project, operated by SGPJB, is one of the most efficient and environmentally friendly power plants in Indonesia, featuring the country's largest single-unit generating capacity, highest technical specifications and most advanced technology. With a total installed capacity of 2,100 MW, the project is a flagship example of CHN Energy's efforts to support the Belt and Road Initiative and align with Indonesia's Global Maritime Fulcrum vision. Since commencing operations, it has generated a cumulative 80.439 billion kWh of electricity, accounting for approximately 5 percent of the total power supplied to the Java-Bali grid.
The company has consistently focused on ensuring the long-term safe and reliable operation of its generating units while continuously strengthening equipment management. Its unit reliability and technical performance indicators remain among the best in Indonesia's power grid, while its environmental emissions are well below national standards. The company has also received several prestigious honors, including the Subroto Award, the highest honor presented by Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources; the Green PROPER certification from the Ministry of Environment; and multiple awards in occupational safety and health.
Representatives of PT.GH EMM INDONESIA receive the award at the ceremony.
PT.GH EMM INDONESIA is a major power producer in Indonesia's South Sumatra region. To address the challenges posed by local lignite's low calorific value and high moisture content, the company has innovatively adopted technologies such as lignite drying and rotary coal bunkers. These technologies have effectively overcome various technical challenges associated with burning high-moisture lignite in boilers and led to multiple technological achievements.
The company has consistently adhered to the principles of "safety first, prevention foremost, stable operation and lean management". With a focus on ensuring the long-term safe and reliable operation of its generating units, it has strengthened full-process equipment management, preventive maintenance, operational parameter monitoring, and the identification and elimination of potential hazards. Through equipment condition analysis, closed-loop management of operational anomalies and proactive operational risk prevention, the company provides strong support for regional electricity supply and local economic and social development.
