National Media Editors-in-Chief Review Reliability of Pertamina's Plumpang Integrated Terminal Technology, Ensuring Fuel Quality Standards
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Pertamina (Persero) invited editors-in-chief of national media outlets to directly observe the operations of the Jakarta Integrated Terminal (ITJ) Plumpang on Friday (13/2). The visit was conducted as a demonstration of Pertamina’s transparency, as well as a step in overseeing the fuel quality control process before products reach the public.
Corporate Secretary of PT Pertamina (Persero) Arya Dwi Paramita emphasised that the visit represented an important moment, as Pertamina wished to show the public, through the media, how quality control processes are carried out before products reach consumers.
“We invited editors-in-chief to see first-hand how Pertamina ensures that the fuel products received by the public, available at petrol stations, have undergone extremely rigorous inspection stages directly supervised by all levels of the ITJ team,” Arya explained.
Integrated Terminal Manager of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Western Java Region, Subholding Commercial & Trading, I Nyoman Adi Pradana, explained that the Plumpang Terminal comprises three terminals with a total fuel storage capacity of 300,000 kilolitres. The terminal distributes fuel to more than 120 distribution agencies and contributes up to 20 per cent of national fuel distribution.
“The role of the Jakarta Integrated Terminal Plumpang is vital for the community’s energy security. From this terminal, fuel is distributed to various distribution agencies to meet the needs of Jakarta and its surrounding areas,” Nyoman said.
The significant role of the ITJ in national-scale fuel distribution has driven Pertamina to prioritise quality assurance processes for fuel products. To meet fuel quality testing standards, the Pertamina Patra Niaga Fuel Laboratory at the Jakarta Integrated Terminal - Plumpang employs advanced technology, including the use of a CFR Engine (Cooperative Fuel Research).
The CFR Engine is a testing machine compliant with ASTM D-6299 standards, used to test fuel quality, specifically to determine the RON (Research Octane Number) value of fuel. The machine works by measuring fuel resistance to knocking (detonation) and its effect on engine reliability through tightly controlled combustion simulations.
Pertamina expressed hope that the visit would provide a comprehensive picture of terminal operations, whilst strengthening synergy with the media as strategic partners in conveying accurate information to the public.
As a leading company in the energy transition sector, Pertamina is committed to supporting the Net Zero Emission 2060 target and continues to promote programmes with a direct impact on achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). All these efforts are aligned with Pertamina’s transformation, which is oriented towards governance, public service, business sustainability and environmental stewardship, applying Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) principles across all of Pertamina’s business lines and operations.