Pertamina Patra Niaga Prepares to Fulfill Energy Needs During Christmas and New Year in Central Java-DIY  

Semarang, December 22, 2021 - Welcoming Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022, the Central Java Region of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga is on standby to fulfill energy needs, especially fuel, LPG, and avtur in Central Java Province and the Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY). This was stated by the Area Manager of Communication, Relations, & Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for the Central Java Region of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Brasto Galih Nugroho on Wednesday (15/12) in Semarang.

"Welcoming the Christmas and New Year, we make sure the national stock is sufficient. We also monitor the distribution process through the Pertamina Integrated Command Center (PICC) and the petrol station digitization dashboard. We have also reactivated the Christmas and New Year task force (Satgas Naru) to ensure that all energy needs of the community are fulfilled,” explained Brasto.

Pertamina Patra Niaga has also calculated the projected increase in public energy consumption during the Christmas 2021 and New Year 2022 holidays. There will be an increase in demand of around +10% for Gasoline, -2% for Gasoil (diesel), +6% for LPG, and +29% for Avtur (all compared to the October 2021 average).

In anticipation of this projection, the Central Java Region of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has made several anticipations. All existing facilities and facilities in the operational area of ​​Central Java and DIY, including 7 fuel terminals, 4 LPG terminals, 5 Aircraft Filling Depots (DPPU), 978 petrol stations, more than 774 Pertashops, 116 LPG Bulk Filling and Transportation Stations (SPPBE), 758 LPG agents, and more than 60,000 LPG outlets have been prepared to meet the energy needs of the community.

In addition, the Central Java Region of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has prepared the existing and additional services and facilities during the Naru Task Force, which are 239 standby petrol stations (in traffic lanes, tourist areas, Christmas and New Year concentration areas), 7 standby petrol stations on the toll road, 86 Motorist or Pertamina Delivery Service (PDS) fleets, 55 petrol station fuel bag points, 8 Pertashop units or modular petrol stations on the Trans Java toll road, as well as more than 2,000 agents and LPG Siaga bases, services at 5 DPPU will also continue ready to fulfill Avtur needs for all airlines.

"To answer the projected increase in public consumption, PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has prepared all facilities to operate optimally. In addition to regular operations, we have also prepared additional services as anticipation, especially in the routes and areas with the highest projected increase in consumption, such as areas celebrating Christmas, areas celebrating New Year, tourist attractions, and main traffic routes. In addition to operations, we have also prepared non-cash payment services through MyPertamina and ensured that all Pertamina facilities comply with health protocols," added Brasto.

For all loyal customers, Pertamina Patra Niaga also provides a loyalty program. During the Christmas and New Years' period, the MyPertamina Fair program will be held. Consumers can also exchange cylinders to Bright Gas, non-fuel retail (NFR) service promos at several Bright Store outlets, as well as special promos for the purchase of Fastron and Enduro.

Pertamina Patra Niaga also conducts numerous coordinations to ensure the delivery of fuel, LPG, and Avtur. To ensure that the transaction needs of channeling institutions are met, Pertamina Patra Niaga coordinates with stakeholders. It includes the Ministry of Transportation, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, BPH Migas, Polri, Jasa Marga, Toll Road Management Agency (BPJT), Telkom, and the banking sector.

"With all these anticipations, we urge the public not to worry. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga remains on standby to meet the community's energy needs. Therefore, they can be fulfilled while prioritizing health protocols and public comfort," concluded Brasto.

For more information or services from Pertamina Patra Niaga during the Christmas and New Year holidays, they can call Pertamina Call Center (PCC) 135 customer service, available 24 hours.**