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Batam Rolling Blackouts Continue; Utility Giant Investigates Losses

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 20
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What happened

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Batam experienced rolling blackouts in several neighborhoods following a total blackout on October 12. PT PLN Batam, the state-owned electricity giant, confirmed the ongoing power issues and stated it is investigating the root cause and estimating economic losses for affected customers. The Alliance of Independent Journalists also condemned efforts to silence local content creators and digital media outlets.

From asianews.network

Why it matters

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The uncertain supply of electricity directly affected the public, paralyzing activities like radio broadcasting. PT PLN Batam is currently estimating economic losses and developing compensation schemes for those impacted by the power instability.

From asianews.network

Who's involved

  • BatamCity in Riau Islands Province where the blackouts occurred
  • Bahlil LahadaliaCommented on the blackout event that occurred in Batam
  • Alliance of Independent JournalistsCondemned media intimidation related to the blackout crisis

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

These are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.

  • SD HamadaSpeculative

    Might face disruption to core school operations due to utility supply failure.

  • Senimba Bay International PortSpeculative

    Could face operational disruption due to lack of electricity supply.

  • Sekupang PortSpeculative

    Could face operational disruption due to lack of electricity supply.

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Coverage

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