The government is currently examining the development of 3-kilogram\nCompressed Natural Gas (CNG) as an alternative replacement for\nsubsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). At present, the government is\nstill delving into various aspects, particularly those related to the\nsafety of CNG usage.<\/p>\n
The Director General of Oil and Gas (Dirjen Migas) at the Ministry of\nEnergy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), Laode Sulaeman, stated that the\nstudy involves multiple ministries.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs announced by the Minister, we are now analysing various aspects.\nOne of the important aspects is the safety aspect,\u201d said Laode at the\nMinistry of ESDM on Wednesday (13\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
According to him, the study is not only conducted by the Ministry of\nESDM but also involves the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of\nManpower, and the National Standardisation Agency (BSN), which is\nauthorised to issue technical standards.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe safety aspect is not only from the Ministry of ESDM, but also\nfrom the Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Manpower, and BSN, which\nissues the standards. We are consolidating all of this so that we can\nhandle this aspect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As is known, the government is opening the option of using 3-kilogram\nCNG as a substitute for subsidised LPG to reduce dependence on LPG\nimports while utilising domestic natural gas.<\/p>\n
Previously, the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM),\nBahlil Lahadalia, assured that the government will continue to provide\nenergy subsidies to the public if they use CNG as an alternative\nreplacement for LPG.<\/p>\n
According to Bahlil, this policy aligns with the President\u2019s\ndirective that the national energy programme should remain supportive of\nthe people who need it.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe President\u2019s directive, whether CNG or LPG, will always\nprioritise helping the people who truly need our assistance. In this\nway, I assure you that subsidies must still be provided for the people,\u201d\nsaid Bahlil after the inauguration at the Ministry of ESDM on Wednesday\n(6\/5\/2026).<\/p>\n
In addition, Bahlil said the government is also working to ensure\nthat the selling price of CNG in the future can be equivalent to the\nprice of 3-kg LPG currently used by the public.<\/p>\n
Understanding and Specifications of CNG<\/p>\n
Referring to the definition in Presidential Regulation No.\u00a064 of 2012\non the Provision, Distribution, and Pricing of Gas Fuel for Road\nTransportation, CNG is gas sourced from natural gas with methane (C1)\ncomponents.<\/p>\n
The gas is compressed and stored in special pressure cylinders to\nmake it easier to transport, store, and use as vehicle fuel.<\/p>\n
According to the official website of PT PGN (PGAS), natural gas\nitself consists of a mixture of elements such as hydrocarbons comprising\nmethane (C1), ethane (C2), propane (C3), and butane (C4). CNG itself\nconsists of 95% methane content.<\/p>\n
Given the diversity of natural gas elements, their processing and\nutilisation also vary. Natural gas can be processed into LPG, Liquefied\nNatural Gas (LNG), including into CNG.<\/p>\n
Understanding CNG is often accompanied by an understanding of LPG and\nLiquefied Natural Gas (LNG). However, it should be noted that CNG, LPG,\nand LNG are three different things.<\/p>\n
The main difference between CNG, LPG, and LNG lies in their physical\nstate and storage pressure. CNG is stored in gaseous form at high\npressure, while LPG is in liquid form at moderate pressure and\ntemperature. LNG, on the other hand, is transported in liquid form at\nvery low temperatures.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-has-a-gas-alternative-to-lpg-what-about-its-safety-aspects-1778684033", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }