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Tangguh LNG reaffirms commitment to support power recovery in Tanah Merah Baru and Saengga

Release date:
2 March 2026
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Teluk Bintuni - bp, together with the Teluk Bintuni Regency Government and PLN, has received approval from the Government allowing PLN to temporarily use backup generators, which are state-owned assets currently managed by bp for Tangguh LNG operations, to support emergency electricity supply in Tanah Merah Baru (TMB) and Saengga villages. 

 

We understand that the power outage since 5 January 2026, caused by damage to PLN’s transformer, has significantly affected community activities, public facilities, local economic activities, and the operation of clean water pumps that are essential for residents, particularly during the month of Ramadan. 

 

Therefore, we hope that PLN’s temporary use of these backup generators can serve as a short-term solution to support PLN’s efforts in achieving a permanent repair of the transformer and restoring electricity supply to the people of TMB and Saengga in accordance with its authority. 

 

 

We fully understand the impact this power outage has had on the community. From the outset, our focus has been to ensure safety, help maintain residents’ basic needs— particularly access to clean water—and support PLN in identifying an emergency solution that can be implemented quickly. Through close cooperation with PLN, the Regional Government, and relevant government agencies, we hope this situation can be resolved soon while awaiting PLN’s permanent repair,Becky UnidjajaVP Communications & External Affairs, bp Indonesia

 

Since the disruption began, bp as operator of Tangguh LNG has actively carried out intensive coordination with PLN at various levels, the Teluk Bintuni Regency Government, and other relevant stakeholders. bp has also sought to maintain ongoing communication with village communities so that developments in handling the situation can be understood clearly and transparently. 

 

In addition to providing technical support to PLN and the Regional Government by providing backup generators and supporting equipment, bp has also taken and continues to take a number of concrete measures for the community during this emergency period. These include providing fuel to ensure the continued operation of clean water pumps so that water supply for the community can be maintained during the outage.  

 

bp emphasizes that this measure is a form of humanitarian support and concern for communities around the Tangguh LNG operational area, while responsibility for providing and restoring electricity services to the community remains fully with PLN in accordance with applicable regulations. 

 

bp will continue to monitor developments on the ground and maintain coordination with all relevant stakeholders. 

 

For more information:

bp Indonesia: +62 21 7854 8743, wigra.hanafiah@bp.com