Increasing Cargo Volume and Performance, Tanjung Uban Terminal Ready to Become Southeast Asia's Energy Trading Hub

Jakarta, July 24, 2024 - The Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban Pertamina in Bintan, Riau Islands, continues to enhance its performance and readiness to become a trading hub in Southeast Asia. Since implementing the program to transition the logistics transfer point from international to domestic suppliers or supplier headstock (SHS), the terminal has seen a consistent increase in managed cargo volume.

The Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban is managed by PT Pertamina Energy Terminal (PET), a subsidiary of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Pertamina’s Integrated Marine Logistics (SH IML) Sub-Holding. Strategically located near the Malacca Strait, the terminal previously only managed fuel and LPG distribution in Sumatra and the western part of Kalimantan.

Since the SHS program began in 2002, the terminal has received 13 SHS cargo ships with a capacity of 4.83 million barrels. In the next phase, from late 2023 to July 2024, the terminal has received 18 ships with a capacity of 5.3 million barrels.

Performance and operations improvement at this strategic terminal was confirmed by the Director of Finance of PIS, Diah Kurniawati, during a Management Walkthrough (MWT) visit to Tanjung Uban (18/7).

"The Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban, as a Bonded Logistics Center (PLB), is a significant advantage for SH IML. The improved facilities and strategic position make it an attractive option for global customers. It aligns with SH IML's plans and strategy to develop the non-captive market."

Recent upgrades by PET have enabled the terminal to achieve a throughput rate of 8,715 KL/day for fuel and 2,693 MT/day for LPG, with around 200 ship calls each month. Diah added that in the SHS plan for 2025-2028, the terminal will be positioned as a trading hub for domestic and international consumers. It includes maximizing the blending facility for gasoline products, allowing it to manage two to three components in a single tank.

Director of Risk Management of PIS, Muhamad Resa, added that, as part of risk mitigation, the Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban is equipped with a buffer zone providing a safe distance between operational and residential areas, spanning 1,675 meters. This buffer zone comprises 205 hectares of forest and swamp, covering 83% of the area. PET has also installed a Lightning Protection System at 18 points across the operational area.

Muhamad Resa added, "These safety measures are implemented considering the vital role of the Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban in supporting national energy security. It also demonstrates PIS's commitment to worker welfare, adhering to global HSSE standards, achieved in 2023 with zero fatalities and 40.5 million safe working hours."

Vice President of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero) Fadjar Djoko Santoso added that PET's reliability as a subsidiary of SH IML aligns with Pertamina's organizational transformation targets when forming energy sub-holdings. PET, one of Pertamina Group's portfolios, can move more agilely, competitively, and independently. "We appreciate and support SH IML and its subsidiaries in their performance improvements. With business growth, we believe SH IML will emerge as Indonesia’s leading energy distribution service and become a competitive player on the global stage," added Fadjar.

The Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban covers over 250 hectares with a storage capacity of 402,413 kiloliters (KL) for fuel and 93,500 Metric Tons (MT) for LPG. Through its seven docks, accommodating ships ranging from 600 to 100,000 DWT, the fuel, LPG, and other cargo distribution can be carried out efficiently.

The Integrated Terminal Tanjung Uban is one of six strategic energy terminals PIS managed through PET. PET also oversees several major terminals in Indonesia, including the Tanjung Sekong Refrigerated LPG Terminal (Banten), Pulau Sambu Fuel Terminal (Riau Islands), Kotabaru Fuel Terminal (South Kalimantan), Baubau Fuel Terminal (Southeast Sulawesi), and Tuban Refrigerated LPG Terminal (East Java).

Pertamina, as a leading company in the energy transition, is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target by continuously promoting programs that directly impact the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) achievement. All these efforts align with Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**