Proud! Pertamina Realizes RI's Dream to Have the Largest Environmentally Friendly Dual Fuel Gas Tanker in the World

Singapore, February 3, 2023 - Indonesia now has a Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) or giant gas tanker, one of the largest gas carriers in the world. This VLGC ship officially became the property of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS) as of February 1, 2023.

The VLGC ship owned by PIS named Pertamina Gas "Amaryllis" is also the first dual fuel system VLGC ship owned by Indonesia.

President Director of PT Pertamina (Persero), Nicke Widyawati, appreciates this VLGC vessel ownership. "Congratulations to PIS for having the first dual-fuel VLGC that uses low sulfur fuel oil and gas as its fuel. This is PIS' real step in the decarbonization program towards net zero emissions," said Nicke on Thursday (2/2).

The protocol for sending and receiving the VLGC PG Amaryllis Vessel signing took place yesterday in Singapore.

The CEO of PT Pertamina International Shipping (PIS), Yoki Firnandi, explained that the VLGC PG Amaryllis ship has a capacity of up to 90 thousand cubic meters.

"This is the largest ship in its class. The VLGC ships currently owned by PIS, namely PG 1 and PG 2, are still under that size. With this large capacity, the ship tonnage can be optimally utilized to encourage maximum revenue," said Yoki.

The Fleet Director of PIS, Muhammad Irfan Zainul Fikri, explained the many advantages of the PG Amaryllis ship, which now belongs to PIS. Apart from having a very large payload capacity, it also has a dual engine where the propulsion engine of this ship consists of Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (LSFO) and LPG will help to be efficient on the operational side.

"Moreover, this ship is also ready to transport ammonia and can become a chemical transporter, the largest ship that can load ammonia," he explained.

Having the largest payload capacity in its class with a more efficient fuel utilization, the Amaryllis Ship is believed to provide many benefits for the company, as well as a more environmentally friendly energy business.

This ship ownership also shows PIS' commitment to decarbonization. "We believe this ship will not only provide benefits from the commercial side but also from the ESG side and the company's environmentally friendly commitment."**