Pertamina awaits Reo jetty structural strength test results following earthquake

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Jawa Timur Bali Nusa Tenggara (Jatimbalinus) has stated that the resumption of operations at the Reo fuel terminal (TBBM Reo) in Reok District, Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, is still awaiting structural strength testing of the jetty following the magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Flores.

“For TBBM Reo, we are still waiting for the structural strength test of the jetty to receive fuel unloading from ships, following the earthquake on 15 August,” said Area Manager Communication, Relations & CSR of PT Pertamina Patra Niaga Regional Jatimbalinus, Ahad Rahedi, in Kupang on Thursday.

He said this relates to the development of plans to resume operations at TBBM Reo after the earthquake that occurred in Mbay on 15 August 2026.

TBBM Reo, he said, is a large fuel terminal with a large jetty that is visited by large-tonnage vessels during fuel unloading. Moreover, aftershocks are still continuing to occur.

Therefore, structural strength testing of the jetty is very important to prevent the jetty from collapsing when large vessels carrying fuel berth.

“We do not want the jetty to collapse or fall when a ship berths. We are currently waiting for the test results, and if repairs are needed, they will be carried out,” he added.

Meanwhile, Ahad said that to meet fuel needs in the Reo area and its surroundings, Pertamina is redirecting supply from all fuel terminals in the Flores region.

To meet fuel needs in the Labuan Bajo area, as well as for aviation fuel, Pertamina is redirecting fuel supply from Bima, West Nusa Tenggara.

A total of 16 tanker trucks with a capacity of 15 kilolitres have arrived in Labuan Bajo on Wednesday (19/8) to support fuel distribution.

Ahad assured that fuel needs for residents in the area remain fulfilled amid the earthquake disaster that is still occurring in the region.