Pertamina Distributes Aid for Victims Affected by Mount Ruang Eruption

Makassar, April 20, 2024 – Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sulawesi, with Hiswana Migas DPC North Sulawesi, distributed aid to the Mount Ruang eruption disaster relief post, which was established by the North Sulawesi Provincial Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) located at the North Sulawesi Governor's Office on Thursday (18/4).

The aid provided includes masks, sanitation supplies, food and beverages, clean water supplies, vitamins, as well as necessities for babies, young children, and mothers. This aid was received directly by the secretary of the North Sulawesi Provincial BPBD and will be promptly dispatched to fulfill the affected victims’ needs.

Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, Area Manager of Communication, Relations & CSR of Pertamina Patra Niaga Sulawesi Region, stated that in addition to this assistance, they also ensured that fuel and LPG distribution to the incident site faced no obstacles. "The fuel distribution agencies supplying fuel and kerosene to the community in Tagulandang Island, Sitaro Islands Regency, are in a safe condition. Furthermore, on Friday (19/4), Bright Gas LPG assistance was handed over to the Mobile Brigade (Brimob) office to be transported with other aid for the public kitchen needs there," Fahrougi said.

Following Mount Ruang eruption in the Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi, Sam Ratulangi Airport was closed due to volcanic ash spreading around the aerodrome. Nevertheless, Pertamina Patra Niaga's Aviation Fuel Terminal near Sam Ratulangi Airport remained operational safely and under control.

Pertamina Patra Niaga Sulawesi Region continues to monitor the current situation by coordinating with local governments, as well as coordinating with fuel distribution institutions, such as petrol stations and kerosene agents, to take disaster prevention measures and temporary operational halts if necessary during emergencies.

"Hopefully, the assistance from Pertamina Patra Niaga can help alleviate the burden of the refugees. We hope the affected communities can rise and recover," added Irto Ginting, Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga.

On another occasion, Fadjar Djoko Santoso, Vice President of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), said that as part of their Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Responsibility, Pertamina assists communities affected by disasters.

"This is the company's form of concern for the community because, in disaster areas, various equipment and logistics assistance are needed," concluded Fadjar.

For further information and inquiries regarding Pertamina's programs, the public can check the company's official social media accounts at @ptpertaminapatraniaga or @pertaminasulawesi, @mypertamina, and contact Pertamina's 24-hour customer service call center at 135.

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, and Governance (ESG) implementation across all Pertamina's business lines and operations.**