BPH Migas Ensures Reliability of Pertamina Patra Niaga BBM Production at Dumai Refinery, Safeguarding Supply
The Downstream Oil and Gas Regulator (BPH Migas) has confirmed the reliability of Pertamina Patra Niaga’s BBM production at Refinery Unit II (RU II) Dumai as a cornerstone of the national BBM supply, particularly for the Northern Sumatra region (Sumbagut) during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri, amid geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
The visit followed instructions from President Prabowo Subianto and the directive from the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) to ensure domestic refinery operations run optimally and are not affected by global upheavals. The government regards the Dumai refinery as a strategic node to maintain domestic energy supply stability.
Pertamina Patra Niaga RU II Dumai is one of Indonesia’s largest refineries, contributing about 16.5 percent of Pertamina’s total processing capacity. With a total capacity of 170,000 barrels per day, comprising the Dumai refinery at 120,000 bpd and the Sei Pakning refinery at 50,000 bpd.
“In field visits, it was confirmed that RU II Dumai, in optimal condition, can produce a range of BBM types. We hope that this refinery will continue to be maintained for reliability, so that it can meet BBM products for domestic needs, particularly in North Sumatra,” said Fathul Nugroho, a member of the BPH Migas Committee, during the visit to Dumai, Riau, on Wednesday 4 March 2026.
In addition to producing gas oil such as diesel and derivatives, the refinery also produces green jet fuel or Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as part of support for the sustainable energy transition program. SAF production is seen as a concrete step in preparing the energy sector to meet global decarbonisation demands.
The government, through BPH Migas together with Pertamina, is committed to maintaining the availability and distribution of domestic BBM so that it remains safe and smooth. The refinery’s reliable operations are ensured to be a main shield to prevent disruptions to national energy supply amid international geopolitical dynamics.
Going forward, BPH Migas is pushing for increased capacity at the Dumai Refinery as part of strengthening national energy resilience. “Nationwide, Indonesia needs to add around 400 thousand barrels per day of refinery capacity to reach a total of 1.6 million bpd, to support the target of full BBM self-sufficiency, particularly for gasoline and diesel. Refineries like Dumai still have potential land for further development,” said Fathul.
During the visit, BPH Migas also expressed appreciation to refinery workers. “We would like to thank all Pertamina officers, especially at this Dumai Refinery, for the optimal performance and we hope they remain healthy and can continue contributing to BBM production for Indonesia,” said Fathul, accompanied by the General Manager of Pertamina Patra Niaga RU II Dumai, Iwan Kurniawan.
In addition to inspecting the refinery, BPH Migas carried out checks on BBM service and distribution at several Public Fuel Filling Stations (SPBU) in Dumai. Based on monitoring via the Automatic Tank Gauge (ATG) system, stocks of diesel and gasoline, including Pertalite, were in a safe condition.
The government together with Pertamina Group, including Pertamina Patra Niaga, has prepared anticipatory measures to address rising demand during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr. “Thus the distribution and service of BBM to the public from Pertamina is ensured to be safe and smooth,” concluded Fathul.
Similarly, Wilson Eddi Wijaya, Sales Area Manager Retail Riau, Pertamina Patra Niaga, ensured that supply and distribution of BBM are safeguarded and product quality meets standards through daily checks.
Separately, Pertamina Patra Niaga corporate secretary, Roberth MV. Dumatubun, appreciated the concrete steps taken by BPH Migas together with Pertamina Patra Niaga in the Dumai region. This activity has positive impacts both psychologically and operationally on the ground, where the public receives information and real field insights to ensure targeted distribution and reliability of refinery infrastructure.
The public can continue activities with ease and should not be affected by panic buying, as BPH Migas and Pertamina work hand in hand to ensure energy is safeguarded and secure during Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr.