Pertamina affirms commitment to accelerate NTT disaster response
Jakarta (ANTARA) - PT Pertamina (Persero) President Director Simon Aloysius Mantiri has affirmed the company’s commitment to supporting the acceleration of disaster response in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), with two main focuses: maintaining energy availability and meeting the basic needs of affected communities.
“In accordance with President Prabowo Subianto’s directive, Pertamina is present directly to support the acceleration of disaster response, with the safety and fulfilment of residents’ basic needs as the main priority. The people of NTT are not alone,” Simon said in an official statement confirmed by ANTARA from Jakarta on Monday.
Simon visited the affected locations directly to distribute aid. He also led the commemoration ceremony for the 81st Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Indonesia at the Reo Fuel Terminal in NTT, one of the areas affected by the earthquake and a Pertamina operational site.
Responding to the 7.7-magnitude earthquake, Pertamina Group moved immediately on two main priorities: maintaining energy availability while helping to meet the urgent needs of affected communities.
For energy supply availability, Pertamina is actively coordinating with a number of parties.
“On behalf of the entire Pertamina family, I express my deepest condolences for the loss of life and my concern for all affected communities,” he said.
Vice President of Corporate Communication at PT Pertamina (Persero) Muhammad Baron said Pertamina continues to deploy resources and coordinate with various parties to ensure energy distribution and humanitarian aid continue to operate.
Restoration of energy facilities and services is being carried out in stages, prioritising safety, while aid to communities is directed based on needs in the field so that it can provide optimal benefits for residents affected by the earthquake.
“To date, most petrol stations in Flores have resumed operations and other services are being restored in stages with safety as the priority. Through Pertamina Peduli, assistance for basic needs, health, hygiene, sanitation, and emergency energy has been distributed and will continue to be adjusted to actual needs in the field,” Baron said.
As of the second day after the earthquake, aid distributed by Pertamina includes tents, medicines, and basic food packages. Pertamina is also ensuring that community energy needs, particularly LPG for households and fuel oil, remain available.
Pertamina is strengthening post-earthquake recovery support in Flores by preparing diesel for heavy equipment deployed to handle landslides on the Trans-Flores Ende-Bajawa road section to accelerate the restoration of road connectivity.
Meanwhile, Pertamina is following up on reports of fuel shortages in Nagekeo by strengthening handling through Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Jatimbalinus, while ensuring priority Avtur availability at Labuan Bajo and Maumere airports as mobilisation points for aid and emergency response posts.