Hiswana Migas Ensures Safe Fuel Supply for Pioneer Aviation in Papua
Jayapura — The Regional Leadership Council (DPD) of the National Association of Oil and Gas Business Entrepreneurs (Hiswana Migas) Papua Maluku has assured the availability of aviation fuel (avtur) for pioneer aviation services in Papua in secure condition ahead of the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah celebrations.
Ledryk J Lekenila, chair of Hiswana Migas DPD Papua Maluku, stated in Jayapura on Wednesday that the period preceding Eid al-Fitr typically sees increased population mobility, particularly from mountainous regions towards Jayapura City.
“Pioneer aviation is extremely important as it provides the primary transport access for communities in mountainous areas, so the availability of avtur must be guaranteed,” he said.
Accordingly, Ledryk noted that Hiswana Migas continues coordinating with relevant parties to ensure avtur distribution to several airports in Papua runs smoothly so that pioneer aviation operations face no disruptions.
“Additionally, we continue monitoring avtur stock conditions to anticipate increased fuel demand during the Eid holiday travel period,” he said.
He explained that pioneer aviation plays a strategic role in supporting inter-regional connectivity in Papua, especially for areas that are difficult to reach by land or sea routes.
“Therefore, we ensure avtur supply remains available so that air transport services for communities, particularly in remote Papua regions, can operate well ahead of Eid al-Fitr,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ispiani Abbas, area manager of communications, relations and corporate social responsibility at Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Papua Maluku, stated that her company continues ensuring the availability of fuel in the 3T regions (disadvantaged, frontier and outermost areas) of Papua in safe and sufficient condition to meet community needs ahead of Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah.
“Currently, our stock levels for avtur, petrol, diesel, Pertamax and other fuels are above 20 days, and the national energy logistics system has been planned to ensure reliable supply to all regions across Indonesia, including Papua,” she said.