On September 23, 2025, PLN Nusantara Power (PLN NP) announced a partnership with the Cakrawala Nusantara Energy Cooperative (ECN) to process corn cobs and straw into biomass for cofiring at the Tanjung Awar-Awar coal power plant in Tuban, East Java. Using a 2-ton-per-hour Hammer Mill provided by PLN NP, the cooperative produces around 8 tons of biomass daily. The initiative reduces carbon emissions by replacing a portion of coal with agricultural waste, while also creating additional income streams for local farmers who previously burned residues on their land.<\/p>\n
PLN NP President Director Ruly Firmansyah emphasized that the program aligns with Indonesia\u2019s Regulation No. 12\/2023 on biomass cofiring and supports the national renewable energy mix targets. Tuban, a key corn-producing region with over 760,000 tons of annual output, generates millions of tons of agricultural waste that can now be transformed into green energy. Beyond environmental benefits, the cooperative-based model empowers rural communities, fosters waste management, and strengthens energy security, positioning the initiative as a replicable model for sustainable energy transition across Indonesia.<\/p>\n