Pertamina Supplies Gas to Cilegon Power Plant, Supports Electricity Availability
Cilegon, November 5, 2024 – PT Pertamina Hulu Energi Offshore South East Sumatra (PHE OSES) from Pertamina's Upstream Subholding Java Regional officially began supplying natural gas to the Gas and Steam Power Plant (PLTGU) in Cilegon on Friday (01/11/2024). Held at PLN Indonesia Power UBP Cilegon, the opening of the first gas flow valve marked the beginning of synergy to support the availability of a reliable gas supply to meet national energy needs.
Starting November 1, 2024, PHE OSES will provide gas at a rate of five BBTUD (Billion British Thermal Units per Day) with a total volume of 9,977 BBTU until 2029. The gas supplied will meet electricity needs in Cilegon-Banten, West Java, and surrounding regions.
PLTGU Cilegon is the only gas-powered power plant in the Banten region that plays a vital role as part of the Java-Bali transmission network interconnection. The electricity generated by PLTGU Cilegon is intended to supply the industrial electricity needs in Banten.
General Manager of PHE OSES, Antonius Dwi Arinto, emphasized the importance of cross-sector collaboration in creating national energy resilience. "This partnership is a real manifestation of our commitment to supporting national energy needs through strong collaboration between PHE OSES, SKK Migas, and PLN," Antonius said.
According to Antonius, with synergy between government agencies, domestic energy potential can be optimized to support societal welfare and industrial sustainability. "We hope this collaboration can serve as an example of how a spirit of togetherness can produce significant impacts in supporting the availability of reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy," he added.
Vice President of Corporate Communication of PT Pertamina (Persero), Fadjar Djoko Santoso, stated that Pertamina continues to optimize the use of gas in the energy transition era, including in the industrial, transportation, and household sectors.
"The utilization of natural gas for the electricity sector aligns with Pertamina’s policy of using gas as a transition energy," Fadjar emphasized.
Representatives from SKK Migas, the Vice President of Primary Energy Planning & Control II PLN IP, and other members of PHE OSES management were present at the opening ceremony.
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.