REINSITE highlight news about one of the main substation (GI) projects being carried out by PT Rekadaya Elektrika (RE), namely the Jailolo 150 kV GI construction project. The project, which is located in West Halmahera, North Maluku Islands, was entrusted to RE by PT PLN (Persero) Maluku & Papua Main Development Unit, to support the reliability of the Maluku Island electricity system.

As of week 1 of August 2023, the progress of work in the field that has been achieved is 91.01%. Currently the project team is carrying out testing of Electrical-Mechanical (EM) equipment, and several civil works that are being completed include spreading gravel in the switchyard area, working on access roads and concrete panel fences, as a requirement to obtain a Recommendation Letter for Tensibility (RLB).

Various obstacles, both from a technical and non-technical perspective, are often faced by project teams in the field. However, with the spirit of AKHLAK, the project team is always ready to overcome it by continuing to establish good coordination and synergy with the team from UPP Ternate and UIP Maluku & Papua as owners.