Welcoming Christmas and New Year 2023, Pertamina Ensures Sufficient Fuel and LPG Stocks in East Kalimantan

Balikpapan, December 24, 2022 - As a commitment to distribute fuel and LPG, PT Pertamina (Persero), through the Commercial & Trading sub-holding, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, ensures that fuel and LPG supply and stock in East Kalimantan are sufficient during Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 (Nataru). It was disclosed by the Executive General Manager of Pertamina Patra Niaga Kalimantan Region, M. Taufiq Setyawan.

According to Taufiq, gasoline-type fuels (Pertamax Turbo, Pertamax, and Pertalite) distribution in East Kalimantan during Christmas and New Year's will increase by 2,9% from 2,044 kiloliters per day during average times to 2,103 KL during Nataru later. Gasoil-type fuel (dex series and bio solar) will increase by 2,2% from the average daily amount of 809 KL to 827 KL per day.

Meanwhile, LPG is also predicted to increase by 6.8% from the average daily distribution of 484 MT (Metric Tons) to 517 MT per day during Christmas and New Year’s.

“This increase follows our overall prognosis or estimate in the Kalimantan region, where gasoline-type fuel products will increase by 5%, and gasoil-type fuels (dex series and biodiesel) will increase by 1.5% during Christmas and this New Year. Meanwhile, LPG is expected to increase by 5%," said Taufiq.

Regarding fuel and LPG resilience, Pertamina Patra Niaga in the Kalimantan Region ensures that it is sufficient with an average stock holding of 8-15 accumulative days.

"There are several fuels and LPG supply points, such as the Balikpapan Integrated Terminal, Samarinda Fuel Terminal, Balikpapan LPG Depot, Pendingin Jobber, and Balikpapan STS (Ship to Ship), ready to fulfill fuel and LPG energy needs in East Kalimantan," added Taufiq.

Pertamina Patra Niaga in the Kalimantan Region has also activated the Christmas and New Year Task Force post from December 15, 2022, to January 8, 2023. It oversees distribution and stock alerts at all Fuel Terminals, petrol stations, SPPBE, and LPG agents in Kalimantan region, especially East Kalimantan.

"We hope that with this task force post, distribution certainty and fuel and LPG stocks readiness can be optimized properly. Public or consumers who need information on stock availability or hope to provide input and suggestions can contact Pertamina 135 or through the MyPertamina application," stated Taufiq.**