Ensuring Fuel Distribution Reliability in Aceh, Pertamina Patra Niaga Strengthens Terminal Operations
Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut is continuing to strengthen terminal operations in the Aceh region as part of efforts to accelerate the normalisation of fuel distribution. Various optimisation measures are being implemented at the Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe and Fuel Terminal Krueng Raya to ensure the community’s energy needs remain fulfilled.
Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR for Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Sumbagut, Fahrougi Andriani Sumampouw, stated that strengthening terminal operations is a strategic step to improve the reliability of fuel distribution in Aceh, especially amidst high public demand.
“We continue to optimise terminal operations as the backbone of fuel distribution in Aceh. Various acceleration measures are being taken to make the distribution process more effective, so that the community’s energy needs can be met properly and distribution conditions on the ground continue to show improvement,” said Fahrougi, quoted from his statement on Sunday, 19 July 2026.
As part of this optimisation, the Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe and Fuel Terminal Krueng Raya have increased fuel distribution operational hours from an average of 8 hours to 14 hours per day, including additional operations on Sundays. Furthermore, Pertamina has also increased the frequency of tanker truck deliveries by approximately 65 per cent to expedite fuel distribution to petrol stations and other distribution agencies across various areas of Aceh.
Other efforts include adjusting distribution patterns so that fuel supplies can reach areas in need more quickly. Since 12 July 2026, the Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe has also been supplying fuel to the Langsa and East Aceh areas, with an average delivery volume reaching 48,000 litres per day. Meanwhile, for the Bireuen and Pidie areas, Pertamina is optimising distribution collaboration between the Integrated Terminal Lhokseumawe and Fuel Terminal Krueng Raya, enabling faster, more equitable, and reliable fuel distribution.
According to Fahrougi, synergy between terminals is a key factor in maintaining the smooth distribution of fuel in Aceh. By optimising the operational capacity of each terminal, Pertamina can adjust distribution patterns more flexibly according to needs on the ground.
“We continue to strengthen coordination and synergy between terminals so that the distribution process can be more responsive to the dynamics of community needs. With the support of all our operational infrastructure, Pertamina is optimistic that the normalisation process for fuel distribution in Aceh will continue to show increasingly positive development,” added Fahrougi.