Pertamina Digitises Fleet to Strengthen Energy Distribution Reliability

PT Pertamina Patra Niaga (PPN), Pertamina’s Downstream Subholding, continues to strengthen the management of national energy distribution through the utilisation of digital technology, particularly via an integrated ship fleet monitoring system. “With the integrated monitoring system, we have better visibility of fleet movements. This allows us to respond to operational dynamics more quickly and maintain the accuracy of energy distribution across various regions,” said Director of Fleet Logistics at PT Pertamina Patra Niaga, Arif Yunianto, in his statement received in Jakarta on Wednesday. The management of this system is carried out through the Command Centre at Pertamina’s Head Office, which serves as the hub for daily monitoring of ship operations, both owned vessels and chartered ones. From this room, fleet movements are comprehensively monitored, from position and speed to progress along each distribution route. Through an integrated data-based system, monitoring is conducted in real-time, providing a more complete visibility of fleet movements. This step enables the operational team to anticipate potential delays and make adjustments more quickly and accurately. Furthermore, the system is equipped with alert and reporting features that allow early detection of various operational conditions, enabling faster, data-driven decision-making. Digitalisation also promotes transparency in energy distribution management, including through a monitoring system that can be jointly accessed with chartered ship partners. The system is also equipped with fraud detection features to identify potential operational deviations. The strengthening of this system is supported by the implementation of Enhanced Daily Tanker Position (EDTP) 3.0, which brings improved system stability and more comprehensive operational data integration. The utilisation of features such as geofencing and integration of geographical data, including weather and navigation routes, further supports more accurate operational decision-making. This system is also monitored by the Pertamina Integrated Digital Command Center (PIDCC) or Pertamina Hub, an integrated digital control centre that consolidates various operational data in real-time on a single platform. This integration allows for comprehensive fleet monitoring within a centralised ecosystem, supported by visual data from onboard CCTV to enhance operational visibility. Arif added that the utilisation of this technology not only focuses on monitoring aspects but also ensures that energy distribution runs sustainably and responsively to needs in various regions. “In principle, what we monitor is not just fleet movements, but also ensuring that energy can continue to be channelled sustainably and reliably for communities across various regions,” said Arif.