Widespread Blackout Hits Batam, Disrupts Public Services - Archipelago
PLN Batam said 406,083 of 411,219 affected customers had power back as investigators continued to examine the cause.
- On Oct 12, a widespread power outage struck the Riau Islands, including Batam, Tanjungpinang, and Bintan, disrupting traffic, airport operations, and water supplies as PLN worked to identify the cause.
- The blackout disrupted operations at Hang Nadim International Airport in Batam and knocked out traffic lights, causing long jams during morning rush hour. Backup generators at water treatment plants supported only 30 percent of normal production capacity, The Batam Development Authority reported.
- By 4am on Oct 13, PLN Batam reported that 406,083 of the 411,219 affected customers had regained electricity, restoring 496.7 megawatts of the 501.8 MW load across 11 substations and 12 transmission units.
- Prioritizing vital installations, the utility stated, "Restoration is being carried out gradually, with special attention given to electricity supply for vital installations and public service facilities, such as airports, hospitals, ports and other strategic facilities."
- While nearly 99 per cent of power is restored across Batam and Bintan, the cause of the blackout remains under investigation. One distribution feeder is currently undergoing repairs to complete full system recovery.
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JAKARTA, Oct 13 — Electricity supply has been restored to nearly 99 per cent of affected customers on Indonesia’s Batam and Bintan islands following a massive blackout on...
Power restored to nearly 99% after blackout in Indonesia's Batam, Bintan
JAKARTA: Electricity supply has been restored to nearly 99 per cent of affected customers on Indonesia's Batam and Bintan islands following a massive blackout on Monday (Oct 12) that disrupted businesses, communications and water supply.,JAKARTA: Electricity supply has been restored to nearly 99 per cent of affected customers on Indonesia's Batam and Bintan islands following a massive blackout on Monday (Oct 12) that disrupted businesses, commun…
The impact of the total power outage or blackout in Batam since Monday (12/10/2026) morning, residents stormed the mall hunting for wifi and power sockets
Power outages occurred in most areas of Batam and surrounding areas on this day. A number of factory workers were reportedly discharged.
Power outages were widespread in Batam, Tanjungpinang, and Bintan on Monday morning. PLN Batam deployed a team to restore power supplies.
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