Pertamina Operates Two Gas Vessels to Distribute LPG Supplies

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Pertamina Patra Niaga is operating two LPG carrier vessels, namely Pertamina Gas 1 (PG1) and Pertamina Gas 2 (PG2), to distribute LPG supplies and ensure their availability in various regions of Indonesia.

“PG1 and PG2 have a strategic role in ensuring that LPG supplies can continue to reach communities in various regions of Indonesia,” said Corporate Secretary of Pertamina Patra Niaga, Roberth M.V. Dumatubun, in an official statement received in Jakarta, Friday.

PG1 and PG2 are twin vessels with identical specifications, designed to transport Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in large quantities safely and efficiently.

Both vessels have a carrying capacity of approximately 80,000 metric tons of LPG per vessel, with a deadweight tonnage (DWT) of around 50,000 tons and a length overall (LOA) of approximately 225 meters.

In a single voyage, PG1 and PG2 can collectively transport approximately 80,000 metric tons of LPG. This volume is an important part of maintaining the energy supply for the community, especially in the regions of Java, Bali, and Nusa Tenggara, which have high LPG consumption rates.

“Behind the daily distribution of LPG, there is a fleet operation that works to maintain national energy continuity,” said Roberth.

As an archipelago with more than 17,000 islands, Indonesia’s energy distribution relies heavily on sea transportation. In this case, PG1 and PG2 serve as the main link in the LPG distribution chain, from the terminal to various distribution points in various regions of Indonesia.

In addition to their large carrying capacity, both vessels also operate year-round with high safety standards. This is important considering that LPG is a high-risk cargo that requires strict management and supervision during the transportation process.

“We ensure that LPG distribution runs safely, on time, and reaches all areas. This is part of a continuous effort to maintain national energy resilience,” he said.

Through the operation of PG1 and PG2, Pertamina Patra Niaga continues to ensure that LPG distribution can run safely, reliably, and sustainably, while maintaining energy connectivity for millions of Indonesians from the sea to various destination areas.