PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia Supports the “Mageri Segoro” Program, Achieves MURI Record for the Largest Mangrove Planting in Central Java

Bhimasena Power, Batang Power Plant – PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia (BPI) took part in the success of the “Mageri Segoro” Program initiated by the Central Java Provincial Government, which achieved a MURI (Indonesian World Records Museum) record for the largest simultaneous mangrove planting activity in Central Java, held across 17 regencies/cities and centered in Kendal on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

In this initiative, BPI planted a total of 60,000 mangrove trees along the coastal areas of Batang and Kendal Regencies as part of the company’s commitment to environmental conservation and coastal ecosystem sustainability.

The Mageri Segoro Program is a collective movement involving the government, businesses, and communities to preserve coastal areas through massive mangrove planting. The program aims to prevent coastal abrasion, strengthen coastal ecosystem resilience, and improve the welfare of coastal communities in Central Java.

The Governor of Central Java, Ahmad Luthfi, expressed his appreciation for the involvement of all elements of society, local governments, and businesses in the Mageri Segoro movement, which has brought Central Java to achieve a MURI record.

“The MURI record we achieved today belongs to everyone who contributes to preserving our environment, especially the coastal areas of the 17 regencies and cities in Central Java Province. By ‘fencing the sea,’ we hope the shoreline will not be eroded by waves. Let’s make mangrove planting part of our culture,” said Ahmad Luthfi.

“After planting together, let’s also take care of the mangroves regularly. I urge the regents and mayors in the 264 planting zones to conduct patrols every three days, led by their respective Environmental Agencies. Hopefully, by December 2025, there will be **two million mangrove trees planted and thriving,” he added.

The Mageri Segoro Program, in addition to combating erosion and abrasion, has also educated communities to plant in their surroundings while boosting the local economy,” Governor Ahmad Luthfi concluded.

The Deputy Regent of Batang, Suyono, emphasized that mangrove planting is a crucial step to restore coastal lands affected by tidal flooding and abrasion.

“Today we are carrying out the Governor’s directive as part of the Mageri Segoro program, which has also achieved a MURI record. In Batang Regency alone, there are **11 planting sites with a total of 57,000 mangrove seedlings,” said Suyono.

“We strive to prevent abrasion from spreading further. Currently, about 350 hectares of coastal land in Batang are affected by tidal floods and cannot be cultivated. With this mangrove planting, we hope the land can recover and benefit the community,” he continued.

“I also thank various companies, including PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia, which through their CSR programs have set a good example in fostering maritime environmental ecosystems. This collaboration will have a positive impact on the sustainability of coastal community life,” added Suyono.

Aryamir H. Sulasmoro, General Manager of Stakeholder Relations at PT Bhimasena Power Indonesia, stated that supporting the Mageri Segoro Program reflects BPI’s strong commitment to sustainable business practices.

“We believe that economic growth must go hand in hand with environmental conservation. Through the planting of 60,000 mangroves, we aim to contribute to protecting the coastal ecosystem of Batang and to support the provincial government’s program,” said Aryamir H. Sulasmoro.

“As the owner and operator of the Batang Power Plant, BPI will continue various greening and environmental management initiatives around our operational areas as part of our corporate social and environmental responsibility,” he added.