Jakarta, May 25 -- Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Yuliot Tanjung, informed Batang Toru Hydroelectric Power Plant (PLTA) will continue operating amidst a lawsuit faced by its developer, PT North Sumatera Hydro Energy (NSHE), due to the Sumatera disaster.

"Yes, it is still operating," he confirmed on Monday.

Tanjung mentioned eight towers at Batang Toru PLTA were affected by flash floods and landslides hit North Sumatera in late 2025. The government is coordinating to relocate the eight affected towers.

He explained the government is currently processing permits for Batang Toru PLTA, including forest area release, to support the relocation of transmission towers.

"It is because (the tower relocation) uses forest...