Pertamina Optimises Rokan Oil and Gas Production Through Electrical Strengthening
PT Pertamina Hulu Rokan (PHR) has strengthened the electrical infrastructure in the Libo Field, Siak Regency, Riau, to support the operation of several new wells and optimise oil and gas production. “This infrastructure is very useful to support production in the Rokan Zone. Keep up the spirit of one goal, for reliable, safe, and efficient operations for production reliability,” said the Head of SKK Migas for Northern Sumatra, Sebastian Julius, in an official statement received in Jakarta on Tuesday.
GM of Rokan Zone Andre Wijanarko explained that in the oil and gas industry, production is not solely determined by reserves stored beneath the earth’s surface. Behind every operating well, there is a support system working non-stop, one of which is a reliable electricity supply. Therefore, Pertamina Hulu Rokan strengthened the electrical infrastructure in the Libo Field, Siak Regency, Riau. Through the Libo Substation Upgrade project, PHR increased the capacity of the Libo main substation from 10.5 MVA to 24.5 MVA, an addition of 14 MVA, to support the development of new wells and maintain the sustainability of oil and gas production in the Rokan Working Area.
For the Libo Southeast area, the increase in electrical capacity is a non-negotiable requirement. This area is currently one of the focuses for developing production and injection wells. As drilling activities and the operation of production facilities increase, the demand for electrical power has risen significantly. Various production equipment, from Electrical Submersible Pumps (ESP) to Water Injection Pumps (WIP), requires a stable energy supply so that oil can be produced optimally. Without adequate electrical support, efforts to increase production would face significant challenges.
“Through the Libo Substation Upgrade, PHR ensures a reliable electricity supply to support the operation of new wells and optimise oil and gas production for national energy needs,” he said. From a technical perspective, the project includes the installation of a 14 MVA power transformer, a 1.4 MVA voltage regulator, a new protection and measurement system, the construction of an electrical control building, and the laying of approximately 2.5 kilometres of distribution cable network. For PHR, the substation, which now has a larger capacity, is not merely an electrical facility. It is the driver behind field operations, ensuring energy continues to flow so that oil and gas production from the Libo Field can continue to contribute to Indonesia’s energy needs.